AS THE Holy Month of Ramadan began on March 2, 2025, Vice President Sara Duterte urged the Muslim community to pray for peace and forgiveness amid life’s challenges.
“I urge our Muslim brothers and sisters to help us pray for peace and forgiveness as we navigate every adversity we face in our personal lives and as a nation,” Duterte said in her message.
She said that Ramadan is a time for reflection on sacrifice and obedience, expressing hope that its spirit would guide the prayers and reflections of every Muslim Filipino toward an inclusive and dignified future.
In preparation for Ramadan, Muslim offices in Davao City have been coordinating efforts to ensure a well-organized observance.
The Davao City Muslim Affairs Office (DCMAO), Madrasah Comprehensive Development and Promotion Unit (MCDPU), and National Commission on Muslim Filipinos-Davao Region have formed the Davao City Centralized Eid Prayer Council, composed of 15 Muslim leaders.
Aleem Abdulrahman Caderao, executive program director of MCDPU, said the council was established to oversee the smooth observance of Eid’l Adha, which marks the start of the fasting month, and Eid’l Fitr, which signifies its end.
“Gi-create ni siya aron dili katag-katag ang pagpahigayon sa duha ka Eids. Naa siya’y central nga council nga mao’y mu-suporta, magtinabangay, financially aron mapahigayon lang ang maong events (It was created to ensure that the two Eid celebrations are organized and not scattered. There is a central council that will provide support, collaborate, and offer financial assistance to properly carry out these events),” he said.
In Islamic tradition, the start of Ramadan is determined by moon-sighting. The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is a sacred period of fasting, prayer, and spiritual reflection for Muslims worldwide.
However, those physically or mentally unable to fast, including pregnant and breastfeeding women, the elderly, and those with health conditions, are exempt from fasting. RGP WITH REPOTS FROM CIO
