PROCLAMATION NO. 826

: Republic Act No. 9177 declared Eid al-Fitr as a regular holiday throughout the country.
: Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by the Muslim world for three days following the end of the fasting month.
: The purpose is to promote cultural understanding and integration, allowing Filipinos to join their Muslim brothers and sisters in the observance and celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
: The declaration is made by the President by virtue of the powers vested in him by law.
: Tuesday, 29 July 2014 was declared a regular holiday for Eid al-Fitr in 2014.
: Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr. signed the proclamation alongside the President.
: It is necessary to foster national unity and awareness by recognizing the religious and cultural importance of Eid al-Fitr.
: The proclamation was signed in the City of Manila.