According to Proclamation 295, series of 2011, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) shall inform the Office of the President on which day the holiday for the celebration of Eid’l Fitr shall fall. Furthermore, as posted on NCMF's website "moon-sighting activity will be conducted on the 29th day of Ramadhan to determine the end of Ramadhan Fasting and observance of Eid’l Fitr", which started July 21, 2012.
MalacaΓ±ang is yet to announce if AUGUST 20, 2012 is a holiday. So, we have to wait until NCMF have formally determined the date for the celebration of Eid’l Fitr.
Good news is August 21 (Ninoy Aquino Day) and 27 (National Heroes Day) are official national holidays as declared in Proclamation 295 issued late last year.
FOR MORE DETAILS, you may check:
2012 Philippine Holidays and Long-weekend Schedule:
http://www.pinoyadventurista.com/2011/12/2012-philippine-holidays-and-long.html
Proclamation No. 295, s. 2011
http://www.gov.ph/2011/11/24/proclamation-no-295-s-2011
NCMF Announcements
http://www.ncmf.gov.ph/ncmf-announcement.html
UPDATE as of 08/13/2012 at 6:00 PM :
The President signed Proclamation No. 455, s. 2012, DECLARING MONDAY, 20 AUGUST 2012, AS A REGULAR HOLIDAY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY IN OBSERVANCE OF EID’L FITR (FEAST OF RAMADHAN)
Click here for the copy of the proclamation.
sa 20 n pla un
ReplyDeleteHopefully, it will be declared holiday so we can enjoy the weekend off. It is also coincidental with the Kadayawan festival here in Davao, which means longer break for us here! hehe
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