Legal basis and governing framework
- Republic Act No. 9177 declares Eidal Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan) as a regular holiday, and Proclamation No. 933 implements that holiday for the year 2005.
- The proclamation ties the holiday date to the culmination of Ramadhan, which may fall on November 2 or 3, 2005, depending on the sighting of the moon on November 1, 2005.
- The proclamation is issued by authority of the President of the Philippines.
Purpose and policy of national observance
- The proclamation promotes cultural understanding and integration by giving the entire Filipino Nation full opportunity to join Muslim brothers and sisters in celebrating Eidal Fitr.
- The proclamation seeks to bring the religious and cultural significance of Eidal Fitr to the fore of national consciousness.
- The proclamation recognizes that Eidal Fitr is celebrated by the Muslim world for three (3) days after the end of the month of fasting.
Date, scope, and coverage
- Friday, November 4, 2005 is declared a regular holiday.
- The declaration applies throughout the country.
- The proclamation specifically targets observance of Eidal Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan) for 2005.
- The proclaimed date is selected because the main date for the celebration of Eidal Fitr for the year 2005 has been determined to fall on Friday, November 4, 2005.
Implementation mechanics and formalities
- The proclamation is signed by Eduardo R. Ermita with authority of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
- The seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed.
- Executive Secretary Eduardo R. Ermita signs “By authority of the President.”
- The proclamation is also countersigned by Joaquin C. Lagonera, Senior Deputy Executive Secretary, “By the Executive Secretary.”