Declaration of Eid al-Fitr Holiday 2011

Declaration of Eid al-Fitr Holiday 2011

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Title Supreme Court: Declaration of Eid al-Fitr Holiday 2011

Law: Proclamation No. 234

Decision Date: Aug 11, 2011

Proclamation No. 234 declares Eid'l Fitr as a regular holiday in the Philippines, promoting cultural understanding and integration by allowing Filipinos to join their Muslim brothers and sisters in celebrating, with the date of the holiday dependent on the moon-sighting activity on the 29th day of Ramadhan.

regular holiday

cultural understanding

Legal basis and presidential intent

Republic Act No. 9177 declared Eidal Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan) as a regular holiday throughout the country.
The proclamation states the declared holiday aims to promote cultural understanding and integration by giving the entire Filipino nation full opportunity to join in the observance and celebration.
The proclamation is issued to bring the religious and cultural significance of Eidal Fitr to national consciousness.

Holiday rule for Eid al-Fitr 2011

Proclamation No. 234 declares Tuesday, 30 August 2011 as a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid al-Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan).
The proclamation requires the Eid al-Fitr prayer to depend on the result of the Niyata or moon-sighting activity conducted on the 29th day of Ramadhan 1432H, corresponding to 29 August 2011.

When and how to determine the prayer day

The Eid al-Fitr prayer shall depend on the result of the Niyata or moon-sighting activity.
The relevant moon-sighting is tied to the 29th day of Ramadhan 1432H.
The proclamation links that Ramadhan date to the calendar correspondence of 29 August 2011.

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