Special Holiday for Maulid-on-Nabi 1962

The special holiday is declared in connection with the feast of Maulid-on-Nabi.
Maulid-on-Nabi is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims, commemorating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.

The proclamation is issued under the authority granted by Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code.
This section empowers the President of the Philippines to declare special holidays.

Muslim government officials and employees, both national and local, who are stationed outside the named provinces and cities, are exempted from duty on the feast day.
The exemption applies to those performing their duties and functions outside the affected areas.
For these officials and employees, the day is considered a special public holiday in their respective stations.

The proclamation was signed by President Diosdado Macapagal on August 10, 1962, in Manila.
It bears the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
The Executive Secretary Salvador L. Mariao countersigned the proclamation, indicating official promulgation.

The law recognizes religious and cultural observances by declaring region-specific holidays.
It acknowledges the diverse cultural fabric of the Philippines by allowing special provisions for Muslim personnel in government service.
The power to declare special holidays is centralized in the executive branch, allowing the President to respond to cultural and religious needs.
The exemption for Muslim government employees ensures religious freedom and respect for the observance even when stationed outside predominantly Muslim areas.