Legal basis and declared purpose
- Republic Act No. 9177 declared Eid al-Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan) as a regular holiday throughout the country.
- The proclamation recognizes that Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by the Muslim World for three (3) days after the end of the month of fasting.
- The proclamation declares that the entire Filipino nation should have full opportunity to join Muslim brothers and sisters in observing and celebrating Eid al-Fitr.
- The proclamation states it is necessary to bring the religious and cultural significance of Eid al-Fitr to the fore of national consciousness.
Coverage and timing of the holiday
- Monday, 20 August 2012 is declared a regular holiday throughout the country.
- The holiday is declared in observance of Eid al-Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan).
- The proclamation targets the holiday observance at the national level, extending to the entire Philippines.
Operating command
- The President declares Monday, 20 August 2012 as a regular holiday.
- The proclamation directs the holiday observance specifically for Eid al-Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan).
Signatories and formal execution
- Benigno S. Aquino III affixes the President’s signature to the proclamation as President of the Philippines.
- Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr. signs “By Authority of the President” as Executive Secretary.
- The proclamation is sealed with the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
Relation to prior law
- Republic Act No. 9177 is expressly referenced as having already declared Eid al-Fitr a regular holiday throughout the country.
- Proclamation No. 455 operationalizes the holiday by specifically declaring Monday, 20 August 2012 as the regular holiday date for Eid al-Fitr 2012.