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Duterte urges Pinoy Muslims to deepen faith, strengthen resolve in Eid al-Adha message

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MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday urged Filipino Muslims to deepen their faith and strengthen their resolve for a &quot;society worthy of Allah&#x27;s continued blessings and protection.&quot;The President, in his message, greeted Filipino Muslims &quot;Eid Mubarak&quot; in light of Eid al-Adha, which commemorates the sacrifice made by Abraham in obedience to Allah’s command. Duterte said Abraham&#x27;s sacrifice was &quot;one of the most remarkable demonstrations of faith of all time.&quot;&quot;This account not only teaches us the importance of personal sacrifice, but also inculcates in us the value of submission to a higher authority, even though, at times, our feelings and emotions compel us otherwise,&quot; he said.&quot;Truly, this feast’s narrative continues to resonate in our present time. Now, more than ever, we are called to lend a piece of ourselves to endeavors that redound to the common good and benefit the most number of people.&quot;The major festival is celebrated by a pilgrimage in Mecca, Islam’s holiest city, sacrificing an animal, having a feast with family and relatives, and performing an act of charity to the needy. Malacañang earlier declared Monday as a regular holiday in observance of Eid al-Adha.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/08/19/walangpasok-palace-declares-aug-12-a-holiday-for-eid-al-adha">#WalangPasok: Palace declares Aug. 12 a regular holiday for Eid al-A dha</a></li></ul>Muslims make up around 6 percent of the Philippines, according to official data.

President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday urged Filipino Muslims to deepen their faith and strengthen their resolve for a "society worthy of Allah's continued blessings and protection."

President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday urged Filipino Muslims to deepen their faith and strengthen their resolve for a "society worthy of Allah's continued blessings and protection."