Filipino Muslim communities gathered at Quirino Grandstand on May 27, 2026, to mark Eid'l Adha, a significant Islamic festival commemorating sacrifice and the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage.
On May 27, 2026, Filipino Muslims congregated early at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila to observe Eid’l Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice. According to GMA News reporter Jhomer Apresto, attendees arrived before dawn to partake in the special prayer service scheduled for 6:30 a.m. Eid’l Adha celebrates the conclusion of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca and recalls Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice in obedience to God. The University of the Philippines Institute of Islamic Studies emphasizes that the festival is a time of festivity and community sharing. In observance of Eid’l Adha, Malacañang officially declared May 27, 2026, a regular holiday nationwide, aligning with Republic Act No. 9849 that designates the tenth day of Zhul Hijja in the Islamic calendar as a national holiday. The government also implemented related protocols, including suspension of number coding by the MMDA and guidelines on holiday pay by the Department of Labor and Employment.
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- https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/989098/filipino-muslims-gather-at-quirino-grandstand-for-eid-l-adha-2026/story/