PROCLAMATION NO. 933

: Republic Act No. 9177 declared Eid al-Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan) as a regular holiday in the Philippines.
: Friday, November 4, 2005, was declared a regular holiday throughout the country to observe Eid al-Fitr.
: November 4, 2005 was chosen because the month of Ramadhan was expected to culminate on November 2 or 3, 2005, depending on the moon sighting, and the main date of celebration for Eid al-Fitr fell on November 4, 2005.
: Declaring Eid al-Fitr as a regular holiday promotes cultural understanding and integration by allowing the entire Filipino nation the opportunity to join Muslim brothers and sisters in observing and celebrating Eid al-Fitr.
: Eid al-Fitr is traditionally celebrated for three (3) days by the Muslim world after the end of the month of fasting.
: The Executive Secretary acts by the authority of the President of the Philippines to issue proclamations declaring regular holidays.
: The purpose is to bring the religious and cultural significance of Eid al-Fitr to the forefront of national consciousness in the Philippines.
: The proclamation declares November 4, 2005, as a regular holiday throughout the entire country.
: The determination of Eid al-Fitr's date was subject to the sighting of the moon on November 1, 2005, which affects the end of Ramadhan and therefore the celebration date.