Duterte greets Filipino Muslims on Eid’l Adha

August 11, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte extended on Sunday his greetings to the Filipino Muslims for the observance of of Eid'l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice.

In his message, Duterte urged the Filipino Muslims to help in bringing about a better society.

"Now, more than ever, we are called to lend a piece of ourselves to endeavors that redound to the common good and benefit the most number of people," he said.

"Let us, therefore, reflect on the lessons we can learn today to deepen our faith and strengthen our resolve to bring about a society that is worth of Allah's continued blessings and protection," the President added.

The Filipino Muslims celebrated on Sunday Eid'l Adha, while Duterte declared Monday, August 12, a nationwide regular holiday to observe the Muslims' Feast of Sacrifice.

"Ibrahim's complete willingness to offer the life of his beloved son, in obedience to Allah's divine command, is one of the most remarkable demonstrations of faith of all time," Duterte said.

"This account not only teaches us the importance of personal sacrifice, but also inculcates in us the value of submission to a higher authority, even though, at times, our feelings and emotions compel us otherwise," he said. Celerina Monte/DMS