Palace: January 27, 2025 is a Muslim holiday, not national
MANILA, Philippines — The Palace clarified that January 27, 2025, is not a holiday observed nationwide but a holiday only in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARRM) and other Muslim areas defined in the Muslim Code.
Its clarification followed an erroneous social media post that created confusion for the public.
“It is not a national holiday,” Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said in a statement Sunday.
However, Bersamin also said that Muslim employees in non-Muslim areas, such as the National Capital Region or Metro Manila, are excused from reporting to work on Monday, January 27.
FILE PHOTO: The Palace clarifies that January 27, 2025, is not a holiday observed nationwide but a holiday only in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARRM) and other Muslim areas defined in the Muslim Code. However, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said in a statement Sunday, January 26, that Muslim employees in non-Muslim areas, such as the National Capital Region or Metro Manila, are excused from reporting to work on Monday, January 27. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PHOTO
Facebook page DepEd Tambayan PH has incorrectly claimed that January 27, 2025, was declared a nationwide legal holiday. The social media post has since been corrected.
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Article continues after this advertisementJanuary 27, 2025, marks Isra Wal Miraj, or the Night Journey and Ascension of Prophet Muhammad.
Article continues after this advertisementIt is recognized as a Muslim holiday under Article 169 of Presidential Decree No. 1083, also known as the Code of Muslim Personal Laws of the Philippines.
“Al Isra Wal Mi’raj is significant to Muslims as it serves as a test of faith for believers and considered a personal gift from Allah to the Prophet,” the Palace said in a separate statement.
“It was also one of the greatest signs and miracles given to the Prophet after the Qur’an,” it added.
