Mayor Inday Sara Duterte and Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte, who
is now the OIC-Mayor, have called for end of conflicts in Mindanao and the
world as they joined the Muslim communities in celebrating Eidl Fitr marking
the end of the Holy month of Ramadhan.
In a statement on Tuesday, Paolo said they joined the
Muslims in praying for a meaningful reconciliation and the end of conflicts in Mindanao , war and terrorism in many other parts of the
world that brought sufferings to the people.
“Allow me to extend our warmest wishes to our Muslim
brothers and sisters celebrating Eidl Fitr,” Paolo said in a statement on
behalf of Mayor Sara. Eidl Fitr also marks the start of the month of Shawwal,
which is the 10th month of the lunar Islamic calendar.
Paolo said they witnessed how conflicts crippled growth of
the nation and fomented more and more atrocities and human suffering.
Paolo reminded people that that the occasion of Eidl Fitr is
a celebration of a new beginning as it is a celebration of hope, understanding,
and respect for the faith and belief of others.
“Let us be reminded that just like Ramadhan, the message of
Eidl Fitr is the message of peace,” he stressed.
Paolo himself has children with Muslim lineage from his
first marriage.
He also recognized the contributions of the Muslims to the
growth and development of Davao
City
“Over the years, many Muslims here have shown leadership and
inspiration to others -- breaking the walls of diversity and crushing hostile
relationships built on discrimination and mistrust,” he said.
Since the administration of then mayor and now President
Rodrigo Duterte, the city government has institutionalized the Madrasah schools
for Moro children in the city. The city has tapped the participation of Muslims
and lumads in governance by appointing deputy mayors representing each Muslim
tribe and the Indigenous People.
This has paved the way for good relations and peaceful
co-existence between Christians and Muslim communities here.
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