Law Summary
Specific Holiday Declaration for Year 2023
- Proclamation No. 201, dated April 14, 2023, specifically declares Friday, April 21, 2023, as a regular holiday nationwide for the observance of Eid'l Fitr.
Basis and Recommendation for the Declaration
- The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos recommended the declaration of this specific date to recognize the cultural and religious significance of Eid'l Fitr.
Objectives of the Proclamation
- To highlight the religious and cultural importance of Eid'l Fitr.
- To foster national unity and allow the Filipino people to join Muslim Filipinos in peaceful and harmonious celebration.
Legal Authority and Effect
- The declaration was made by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., exercising his powers vested by law.
- The proclamation has the force of law and mandates that the specified date be observed as a regular holiday nationwide.
Formalities and Authenticity
- The proclamation was officially signed by the President and the Executive Secretary.
- The official seal of the Republic of the Philippines was affixed to formalize the declaration.