Law Summary
Recognized Muslim Holidays
- Eid-ul-Adha (Hariraya Haji): 10th day of the 12th lunar month of Zull-Haj.
- Muharram (Ashura): 10th day of the 1st lunar month Muharram.
- Eid-e-Milad-un Nabi (Ascension): 12th day of the 3rd lunar month Rabbi-Awwal.
- Eid-ul Fitr: 1st day of the 10th lunar month Shawwal.
- Maulod-en-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday): 12th day of the 3rd lunar month Rabbi-Awwal.
Extension of Holiday Observance
- These Muslim holidays may also be officially observed in other provinces or cities with significant Muslim communities.
- Such extension requires a proclamation by the President, often upon a request from the Muslim residents.
Determination and Announcement of Holiday Dates
- Holiday dates follow the Muslim Lunar Calendar and may be based on lunar observation or Islamic astronomical calculations.
- Muslim communities or the Islamic Directorate of the Philippines must advise the President of approximate holiday dates by January 15 of each year.
- This allows proper publication and announcement aligned with the Gregorian calendar.
Leave and Work Excusals for Muslim Employees
- Muslim government employees outside the designated areas are excused from work on these Muslim holidays.
- The President may declare similar leave benefits for Muslim employees in private sectors, ensuring no loss of pay or benefits during such holidays.
Administrative Oversight
- The Office of the President supervises the implementation of the decree.
- Rules and regulations are to be promulgated after consulting Muslim community leaders.
Repeal of Conflicting Laws
- All laws, executive orders, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this decree are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The decree takes effect immediately upon issuance.