Eid’l Adha in the time of transition

Muslims, including officials and employees of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, gathered inside the ORG compound in Cotabato City yesterday for the Eid’l Adha prayer. Eid’l Adha, or Feast of the Sacrifice, is one of the two major festivals in Islam. Anticipating the eventual transition of the ARMM to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Regional Governor Mujiv S. Hataman said this Eid is “special.” Echoing the sermon during the ceremony, Mr. Hataman said, “This is a small sacrifice on our part, and I hope everyone who may potentially be adversely affected by the implementation of the (Bangsamoro Organic Law) understands this. I hope they are also ready to make sacrifices not only for themselves, not only for our fellowmen, but most of all for Allah, the Lord Almighty.”