Law Summary
Background and Significance of Eid'l Adha
- Eid'l Adha is recognized as one of the two greatest feasts in Islam.
- It commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.
Legal Basis for the Holiday
- Republic Act No. 9849 provides the foundation for declaring the Tenth day of Zhul Hijja, the twelfth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, as a national holiday for Eid'l Adha.
- The date of celebration is movable and depends on the Islamic lunar calendar.
Recommendation by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos
- The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos recommended June 17, 2024, based on the 1445 Hijrah Islamic lunar calendar, for the observance of Eid'l Adha.
Authority and Effectivity
- The proclamation is issued by the Executive Secretary, Lucas P. Bersamin, under the authority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
- The declaration enforces the holiday status for the entire country on the specified date.
Formalities
- The proclamation was signed and sealed in the City of Manila on June 4, 2024.
- The legal effect is nationwide, mandating the observance of Eid'l Adha as a regular holiday on the declared date.