The Proclamation No. 658 declares October 15, 2013 as a regular holiday throughout the Philippines for the observance of EIDUL ADHA (FEAST OF SACRIFICE). The proclamation is released on Oct. 3, 2013 in Manila City. Eidul Adha is one of the two greatest feasts of Islam.
The declaration of a regular holiday for Eidul Adha is in accordance with Republic Act No 9849 which provides that Eidul Adha shall be celebrated as a regular holiday.
The date of festival is based on the declaration made by the highest religious body of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the date of October 15 as the observance of Eidul Adha was recommended by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF).
Source: http://www.gov.ph/2013/10/03/proclamation-no-658-s-2013/
Source: http://www.gov.ph/2013/10/03/proclamation-no-658-s-2013/
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