Palace declares Oct. 6 Eid'l Adha regular holiday
Breaking News • 21:26 PM Tue Sep 16, 2014
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Edwin O. Fernandez
President Aquino has issued Presidential Proclamation 875 declaringOctober 6, 2014 (Monday) as regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid'l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).Eid'ul Adha is one of the two great feasts of Islam.The official gazette said the date of the festival is based on the declaration made by Saudi Arabia's highest religious body.It was also the date the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos has recommended, the Palace announcement said.