JUNE 5 has been declared a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr, the celebration marking the end of Ramadhan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. President Rodrigo R. Duterte signed Proclamation No. 729 on May 28, which aims “to bring the religious and cultural significance of the Eid’l Fitr to the fore of the national consciousness.” The proclamation states that “the entire Filipino nation should have the full opportunity to join their Muslim brothers and sister in peace and harmony in the observance and celebration of Eid’l Fitr.” Justice Secretary Menardo I. Guevarra, acting as officer-in-charge for the operations and administration of the Executive Department while the President is in Tokyo, Japan from May 28 to June 1, made the announcement on Wednesday. — Vann Marlo M. Villegas
