Holiday Declaration for Eidul Adha 2011

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PROCLAMATION NO. 276: Holiday Declaration for Eidul Adha 2011

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Title Supreme Court: Holiday Declaration for Eidul Adha 2011

Law: Proclamation No. 276

Decision Date: Oct 20, 2011

President Benigno S. Aquino III declares November 7, 2011, as a regular holiday in the Philippines to observe Eidul Adha, in accordance with Republic Act No. 9849, which designates the feast as a regular holiday.

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Legal Basis for the Declaration

Republic Act No. 9849 mandates Eidul Adha to be observed as a regular holiday.
The proclamation reaffirms compliance with this existing legislation.

Religious and Cultural Significance

Eidul Adha is recognized as one of the two greatest feasts in Islam.
The observance reflects the cultural and religious diversity embraced by the Philippine government.

Determination of the Holiday Date

The highest religious authority in Saudi Arabia declared the festival date as 6 November 2011.
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) recommended that the public holiday be observed on 7 November 2011.
Accordingly, the Eidul Adha prayer was held on 6 November 2011, with the holiday following on the next day.

Presidential Authority and Formalization

The declaration was made by President Benigno S. Aquino III under his lawful powers.
The proclamation was signed and sealed as formal state action.
Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. countersigned the proclamation, indicating its official issuance.

Nationwide Effect

The holiday declaration applies to the entire country.
This ensures nationwide recognition and observance of Eidul Adha as a regular holiday for 2011.

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