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October 1 declared as Ramadan Eid’l Fitr Holiday
Posted on September 22, 2008
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has signed the Presidential Proclamation 1625, declaring October 1 as a regular holiday in the observance of the last day of the Muslim month of Ramadan known as Eidl’l Fitr or the Hari Raya Puasa.
“In order to bring the religious and cultural significance of Eid’l Fitr to the fore of national consciousness, it is necessary to declare Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, as a regular holiday throughout the country” the proclamation reads.
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good news! kaya lang wednesday. arent they moving it near a weekend?
yey! 5 day weekend!
the one day off is a big thing!