Religious Significance and Legal Basis
- Eid'l Adha, known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the two greatest feasts in Islam.
- The observance is recognized legally under Republic Act No. 9849, which mandates Eid'l Adha as a regular holiday.
- The holiday recognizes the cultural and religious importance of Eid'l Adha to Muslim Filipinos.
Recommendation and Authorization
- The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos recommended the declaration of the holiday for August 12, 2019.
- The President, exercising executive powers vested by law, approved the recommendation and issued the proclamation.
Formalities and Execution
- The proclamation was signed and sealed in Manila on August 8, 2019.
- The document was executed by the President and attested by the Executive Secretary, ensuring its legal effect.
Implications
- As a regular holiday, employees are entitled to holiday pay and benefits under Philippine labor laws.
- Government offices, public institutions, and private businesses are expected to observe the holiday appropriately.
- The declaration fosters cultural respect and religious freedom by formally recognizing a significant Islamic feast day.