IN PHOTOS: Philippines celebrates Eid’l Fitr

Jun 15, 2018 12:08 PM PHT

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IN PHOTOS: Philippines celebrates Eid’l Fitr

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Muslims gather all over the country to mark the end of the holy Islamic month of Ramadan

MANILA, Philippines – Muslims in the Philippines celebrated Eid’l Fitr – the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan – on Friday, June 15.

Eid’l Fitr or “Feast of the Breaking of the Fast” is the culmination of Muslim fasting during the Islamic holy month. Fasting on Ramadan is 4th in the 5 Pillars of Islam – mandatory acts to be observed in Muslim life. (READ: FAST FACTS: What you should know about Eid’l Fitr, end of Ramadan)

Malacañang earlier declared Eid’l Fitr as a regular holiday nationwide, as provided under Republic Act 9849.

IN PRAYER. Muslims gather at the Quirino Grandstand to mark the end of the holy Islamic month of Ramadan. Photos by Angie de Silva/Rappler

FEAST. A family shares their first meal after the prayers in celebration of Eid al-Fitr at the Quezon City Memorial Circle. Photos by Darren Langit/Rappler