Jaehwa Bernardo

Filipino Muslims gather for midday prayer at the Blue Mosque in Taguig City on Sunday, March 2, 2025, to mark the first day of Ramadan. Observing a month of fasting and spiritual reflection, the faithful come together in devotion, seeking blessings through prayer and self-discipline


Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

Filipino Muslims gather for midday prayer at the Blue Mosque in Taguig City on Sunday, March 2, 2025, to mark the first day of Ramadan. Observing a month of fasting and spiritual reflection, the faithful come together in devotion, seeking blessings through prayer and self-discipline

Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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Katrina Domingo

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177331284068220250302-ramadan-blue-msoque-taguig-MT12.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Filipino Muslims gather for midday prayer at the Blue Mosque in Taguig City on Sunday, March 2, 2025, to mark the first day of Ramadan. <em>Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA <strong>(UPDATE)</strong> — Malacañang on Thursday declared March 20 as a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr, the end of Ramadan.</p><p>President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made the announcement in Malacañang, where members of the Muslim community gathered for a Grand Iftar.</p><p> “When we recognize the sacredness of each other’s traditions, we sit together and we gather for prayer, we strengthen the quiet foundation of our nation,” Marcos Jr. said in his speech.</p><p> “As the remaining days of this holy month approach, may you find a greater sense of purpose in serving both the Almighty and our communities,” he said.</p><p> “Together, let us continue building a nation where every Filipino, regardless of faith, culture, or background, will live in dignity, security, and confidence in the future.”</p><p> In a statement, Malacañang noted that the administration’s declaration of the end of Ramadan as a holiday “recognizes the significance of Eid’l Fitr.”</p><p> “The Palace extends its greetings to the Muslim community in the Philippines and around the world as they prepare to celebrate Eid’l Fitr with their families and communities,” it read.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/2/18/-ramadan-is-a-time-for-unity-and-love-1758"><strong>READ: &#x27;Ramadan is a time for unity and love&#x27;<br/></strong></a></div><p>Eid’l Fitr ends the Muslims’ month-long fasting during Ramadan, and is considered as is one of the most important Islamic celebrations.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>FROM THE ARCHIVES</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/asB3_kHRv5s?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><strong></strong><br/></div>

<p>Malacañang declared March 20 as a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr, the end of Ramadan.</p>

Malacañang declared March 20 as a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr, the end of Ramadan.

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Malacañang declares March 20 holiday for Eid’l Fitr

Katrina Domingo,

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Published March 12, 2026 07:03 PM PHT

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