PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte joined Muslims on Sunday in their celebration of Eid al-Fitr or “Breaking of the Fast”, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
“In the name of Allah the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, may the peace, mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you all on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr”, Duterte said in his message.
“I join our Muslim brothers and sisters as they conclude the holy month of Ramadan. As you celebrate the Breaking of the Fast, may the clarity of thought and wisdom that you have attained from this undertaking inspire you to be the living examples of what is best in the Islamic faith,” he said.
“It is likewise my hope that your time in prayer has nourished your inner strength and fortitude to stay true to the inherent goodness of humanity as we shun the evils that permeate our society,” he said.
The President said that he trusted that the Muslims “will remain committed in breaking down barriers that divide and further estrange us from one another” and ended by wishing them “a solemn and blessed” Eid al-Fitr.
In a statement, Secretary Martin Andanar of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) extended his greetings to Muslims in the country and across the globe.
“May this renewed spiritual attainment strengthen your resilience and commitment to the exemplary Islamic virtues, especially at this time when we continue to face the challenges and uncertainty brought by the Covid-19 pandemic,” Andanar said in part.
Covid-19 is the coronavirus disease 2019.
“We ask everyone to continue to observe the guidelines of their respective community quarantines and observe social distancing during their celebration,” Andanar said.
