From the Daily Zamboanga Times (Nov 13): Nov. 15 a Muslim Holiday
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) regional office wishes to announce that November 15, Thursday, 2012 is considered as Muslim legal holiday as provided for under P.O. 1083 in celebration of Islamic New Year (Amun-Jaded), the birth of Hijra Calender. The announcement was made by Prof. Ilkhab A. Salahuddin, NCMF regional office officer-In-charge in consultation with the Manila office and the Ulamas of Region 9 which date is fixed and a need to sight the moon is not necessary. An announcement can now be published this early to make sure that the public is properly informed....
http://zamboangatimes.ph/top-news/6019-nov-15-a-muslim-holiday-.html
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