MALACANANG has officially declared June 6th and June 12th as regular holidays in the Philippines.
June 6th will be observed as Eidul Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), a significant religious holiday for the Muslim community, commemorating the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.
The declaration, as outlined in Proclamation No. 727 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, follows a recommendation from the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, based on the 1446 Hijrah Islamic Lunar Calendar.
This ensures that the holiday is observed in accordance with the Islamic calendar and allows for appropriate commemoration by Filipino Muslims.
June 12th, which marks Philippine Independence Day, will also be a regular holiday. This annual observance commemorates the declaration of independence from Spanish colonial rule on June 12, 1898, by then-President Emilio Aguinaldo.
The declaration of both June 6th and June 12th as regular holidays underscores the government’s commitment to recognizing and celebrating both religious and national events of significance to the diverse population of the Philippines, providing Filipinos with an opportunity for rest and reflection on these important occasions.
