House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez 鈥擨nquirer photo/Ni帽o Jesus Orbeta
MANILA, Philippines 鈥� Speaker Martin Romualdez assured Filipino Muslims on Monday of the House of Representatives鈥� support for measures aimed at further uplifting and protecting their rights, as he joined them in celebrating Eid al-Fitr, or the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
鈥淭his is a time of thanksgiving, reflection, and renewal of faith, as we celebrate the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan,鈥� Romualdez said in a message.
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He added that Eid al-Fitr was a reminder of the values of unity, compassion, and generosity through which understanding is fostered and ties strengthened among Filipinos, regardless of faith and background.
鈥淭he monthlong fasting is not only a test of discipline and endurance but also a reaffirmation of one鈥檚 spiritual commitment,鈥� he said. 鈥� Jeannette I. Andrade