July 29, 2014 Declared a NATIONAL HOLIDAY in the Philippines in observance of Ramadan (Eid’l Fitr)

President Benigno Aquino signed Proclamation No. 826, s. 2014, DECLARING TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2014, AS A REGULAR HOLIDAY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY IN OBSERVANCE OF EID’L FITR (FEAST OF RAMADHAN). Stated in the proclamation by Malacañang, "to promote cultural understanding and integration, the entire Filipino nation should have the full opportunity to join their Muslim brothers and sisters in the observance and celebration of Eid'l Fitr" and "in order to bring the religious and cultural significance of the Eid’l Fitr to the fore of national consciousness, it is necessary to declare Tuesday, 29 July 2014, as a regular holiday throughout the country."

"Wishing our Muslim brothers and sisters Happy Ramadan!"

For the list of 2014 Philippine Holidays and Long-weekend Schedule, click HERE.