More than 1,000 Muslims in Davao City joined the morning prayer in celebration of Eid’l Fitr or end of the Holy month of Ramadan along Roxas Avenue on Saturday.
“This prayer is the culmination of the month of Ramadan, tapos na ang fasting. Kaninang madaling araw, kahapon pa sa paglubog ng araw we already chanting. Lahat ng kamusliman wala na tapos na ang Ramadan. Pero may ibang Muslim na nagvoluntary fasting pa,” said Alem Abdulrahamn Caderao, executive director of Madrasah Comprehensive Development and Promotion Unit of Davao City in an interview.
Caderao said they gave a temporary date of 21st to the city government of Davao, however, there was no moon sighting on that date.
He said Saturday’s Eid prayer was a solemn celebration and prayer for peace, which was joined by Muslims from nearby provinces.
“May nakita ako kanina friends from outside Davao City dito sila nagperform ng prayer,” he said.
Meanwhile, vice president Sara Duterte also shared her message for Eid al-Fitr.
Duterte said she is hoping that the people will put into practice the learning and insights they gained from introspection and pray for continued guidance as they strengthen their connection with Allah.
“I pray that our thoughts are filled with peace and joy even as we sympathize with our brothers and sisters in other parts of the world who might need help and deliverance from trials and sufferings,” she said.
She also said that as everyone ponder on the challenges, but will also thank Allah for the strength that allowed everyone to persist and overcome difficulties.
She urged everyone to be grateful for the blessings and strive to be a blessing to the family, friends, and community.
“May our words and actions speak only of the good and may our character reflect the ideals that Allah wants us to live out each day. As we celebrate with our family, friends, and communities, let our hearts be filled with joy knowing that love, kindness, respect, faithfulness, and peace reign supreme in our hearts and in our lives. Let us continue to pray for harmony, unity, and success for each one as we strive to grow deeper in our faith and service to others,” she said.
