Declared special public holiday
- Monday, May 23, 1955 is declared a special public holiday.
- The holiday is declared in connection with the feast of Li-Eedil-Fitr.
- The proclamation expressly recognizes Li-Eedil-Fitr as one of the most important holidays for Muslims.
Covered locations and geographies
- The holiday applies in the provinces of Sulu, Cotabato, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Davao, Lanao, Bukidnon and Palawan.
- The holiday applies in the cities of Zamboanga, Basilan, Davao, Iligan and Dansalan.
- The proclamation specifies the geographic coverage through these named provinces and cities.
Administration and authentication
- The President affixes the seal of the Republic of the Philippines as part of the proclamation’s execution.
- Mariano Yenko, Jr., Assistant Executive Secretary, signs “By the President.”