From the Philippine Information Agency (Oct 23): Muslim to celebrate Eidul Adha on October 26
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Oct 23 (PIA) -- The entire Muslim community is set to celebrate Eidul Adha on Friday, October 26. Eidul Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. It is one of the two greatest Islamic festivals. The other is Eidul Fitr which marks the end of Ramadhan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.... Meanwhile, President Benigno Aquino III has declared October 26, 2012 as a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eidul Adha to bring the religious and cultural significance of the celebration to the fore of national consciousness.
http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1521350892913
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