June 15, 2018 a holiday to mark end of Ramadan

Special assistant to the President Christopher Go said President Duterte signed yesterday Proclamation No. 514, declaring Eid’l Fitr as a regular holiday throughout the country.
KJ Rosales

MANILA, Philippines — June 15, the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, has been declared a regular holiday. 

Special assistant to the President Christopher Go said President Duterte signed yesterday Proclamation No. 514, declaring Eid’l Fitr as a regular holiday throughout the country.

Eid’l Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, which was declared a national holiday by Republic Act 9177 enacted in 2002. 

Muslims observe Ramadan by fasting and praying.

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