Martin Romualdez 鈥擧OUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines听 鈥� The House of Representatives will continue to push for policies that uplift Muslim Filipinos鈥� lives while ensuring equality and respect for all, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said on Monday.
Romualdez, in a statement a day before Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr or the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan, said that the government values the Filipino Islamic community as they play an important role in nation-building.
鈥淥ur Muslim communities play a vital role in shaping our nation鈥檚 future. Your commitment to peace, progress, and nation-building is deeply valued. As we continue working towards an inclusive and harmonious society, let us recognize the contributions of our Muslim brothers and sisters in fostering economic growth, cultural richness, and national unity,鈥� Romualdez said.
鈥淚n the House of Representatives, we reaffirm our commitment to policies that promote equality, respect, and opportunity for all. We will continue to support initiatives that uplift Muslim Filipinos and ensure that your rights and aspirations are safeguarded,鈥� he added.
Romualdez hopes the conclusion of Ramadan will bring 鈥渁bundant blessings, strengthened faith, and renewed hope for all.鈥�
鈥淎s we mark the joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr, I extend my warmest greetings to our Muslim brothers and sisters across the country. This is a time of thanksgiving, reflection, and renewal of faith, as we celebrate the successful completion of the Holy Month of Ramadan,鈥� he said.
鈥淢ay the devotion and sacrifices made throughout this sacred period bring forth abundant blessings, strengthened faith, and renewed hope for all. The month-long fasting is not only a test of discipline and endurance but also a reaffirmation of one鈥檚 spiritual commitment.听 May its conclusion usher in peace, prosperity, and divine grace in your lives,鈥� he added.
On Sunday, Bangsamoro Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulrauf Guialani confirmed that Eid al-Fitr will be officially observed on Monday, March 31, 2025, to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
The announcement came after the crescent moon was sighted during simultaneous observations conducted by designated moon-sighting teams of the Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta across various locations in the Bangsamoro Region.
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March 31 will be a holiday across the Bangsamoro Region, while President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared Tuesday, April 1, a regular nationwide holiday.
Last March 20, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin announced that he had signed Proclamation No. 839.
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Romualdez said he hopes Eid al-Fitr brings peace and harmony to every Filipino home.
鈥淓id鈥檒 Fitr is a reminder of unity, compassion, and generosity鈥攙alues that bind us together as a nation. It is through these principles that we foster understanding and strengthen the ties between all Filipinos, regardless of faith and background,鈥� he said.
鈥淢ay this Eid be filled with joy, love, and togetherness. Let us celebrate this occasion with open hearts, remembering that our diversity is our strength and that true progress is achieved when we stand together as one people.听 Eid Mubarak to all! May the blessings of this sacred day bring peace, harmony ,and prosperity to every Filipino home,鈥� he added.