Islamic City of Marawi (11 August) -- Muslims all over the country observes today the start of a month-long fasting, prayers and spiritual reflection.
Ramadan, the ninth and holiest month of the Muslim calendar, is traditionally determined by the sighting of a new crescent moon. It marks the period in which the doors of heaven are kept open and the doors of hell closed.
During this month, Muslims across the globe fast from dawn to sunset every day to attain God-consciousness.
Meanwhile, President Benigno Aquino III called on Filipino Muslims to offer sacrifice for meaningful change as they started observing Ramadan.
"Ramadan is a time of both sacrifice and purification: as you fast, pray and act with kindness towards the poor and less fortunate, may the whole world also pause to reflect on the value of forgoing worldly pleasures to cleanse the body, mind, and soul," the Chief Executive said in a message.
He said the holy feast is also a time of great hope and that the Filipino people share this Ramadan spirit.
The President further said that this sacrifice, along with the promise of change, gives hope to the Filipino people.
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