President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. declared June 6, 2025, a regular holiday nationwide in observance of Eid’l Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, one of the holiest celebrations in Islam.
The declaration was made through Proclamation No. 911, signed on May 21, following the recommendation of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF).
The NCMF confirmed that June 6 marks the 10th day of Zhul Hijja, the twelfth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, based on the 1448 Hijri calendar.
Eid’l Adha commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God’s command, and is celebrated by Muslims around the world through prayers, acts of charity, and the ritual sacrifice of livestock.
The holiday is recognized under Republic Act No. 9649, which declares Eid’l Adha a movable national holiday in the country.
With the declaration, government offices, schools, and most private businesses are expected to suspend operations on June 6 to allow for nationwide observance of the holiday.
