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On Eid'l Adha, Duterte reminds Filipinos sacrifices 'have profound value, meaning'

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/news/07/20/20210720-eid-al-adha-gc-vu2a5242.jpg"/><figcaption>Filipino Muslims exit the Golden Mosque in Quiapo after the Salat al-eid (Eid prayers) in celebration of Eid Al Adha in Manila on July 20, 2021. <em>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday reminded Muslims that sacrifices &quot;have profound value and meaning,&quot; as they celebrated Eid&#x27;l Adha or Islam&#x27;s Feast of Sacrifice. </p><p>Eid al Adha, a <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/15/21/palace-declares-july-20-a-regular-holiday-for-eidl-adha">regular holiday</a>, commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to follow Allah&#x27;s command to sacrifice his son. </p><p>&quot;This significant occasion continues to serve as a testament to the unyielding faith of the Muslim community. Its narrative remains a fervent reminder to people that, even amidst life’s difficulties and challenges, our sacrifices have profound value and meaning,&quot; Duterte said in a statement. </p><p>&quot;It is my sincere hope that our Muslim brothers and sisters will find renewed faith and spirituality, especially when called to emulate Ibrahim’s devotion to his belief. I stand in solidarity with you in pursuing our shared goal of building a society that transcends religious, political and cultural barriers,&quot; he added. </p><p>Eid&#x27;l Adha is traditionally celebrated with a pilgrimage to Islam&#x27;s holiest city Mecca, by doing acts of charity, and by having a feast.<br/> <br/>Eid&#x27;l Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, is the other great feast of Islam. <br/> <br/>The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos estimates that Muslims make up around 10 percent of the Philippines&#x27; 100-million population.<br/> <br/><strong>FROM THE ARCHIVES</strong></p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1730649" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday reminded Muslims that sacrifices "have profound value and meaning", as they celebrated Eid'l Adha or Islam's Feast of Sacrifice. </p>

President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday reminded Muslims that sacrifices "have profound value and meaning", as they celebrated Eid'l Adha or Islam's Feast of Sacrifice.