Islamic City of Marawi (06 July) -- The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos has proclaimed July 9 (Friday) as a holiday within the area of jurisdiction of the old Region XII and in other Muslim provinces and cities throughout the country in observance of "Lailatul Izra Wal Miraj".
"Lailatul Izra Wal Miraj” or the Night Journey and Ascension of Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H) is a recognized Muslim holiday pursuant to Presidential Decree 1083 or the Code of Muslim Personal Laws of the Philippines and the Civil Service Commission Resolution No. 81-1277.
According to the NCMF “Lailatul Izra Wal Miraj” which falls on the 27th day of Rajab, 1431 Hijrah calendar corresponds to July 9 of this year.
Article 170 of PD 1083 provides that Muslim holidays shall be officially observed in the provinces of Lanao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, Maguindanao, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur and in the cities of Cotabato, Iligan, Marawi, Pagadian and Zamboanga.
The decree further provides that all Muslim government officials and employees in places other than those enumerated shall also be excused from reporting to office to observe the holiday.
"Lailatul Izra Wal Miraj” or the Night Journey and Ascension of Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H) is a recognized Muslim holiday pursuant to Presidential Decree 1083 or the Code of Muslim Personal Laws of the Philippines and the Civil Service Commission Resolution No. 81-1277.
According to the NCMF “Lailatul Izra Wal Miraj” which falls on the 27th day of Rajab, 1431 Hijrah calendar corresponds to July 9 of this year.
Article 170 of PD 1083 provides that Muslim holidays shall be officially observed in the provinces of Lanao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, Maguindanao, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur and in the cities of Cotabato, Iligan, Marawi, Pagadian and Zamboanga.
The decree further provides that all Muslim government officials and employees in places other than those enumerated shall also be excused from reporting to office to observe the holiday.
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