MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Nov. 6 (PIA) --- Muslims all over the country observed today Eidul Adha with religious fervour and renewed spirit of sacrifice.
They have gathered in their respective local mosques where the Eidul Adha congregational prayers were offered.
One of the two Islamic Festivals, Eidul Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice commemorates the great act of sacrifice Abraham (Ibrahim among Muslims) was willing to make in order to submit to the will of Allah.
Muslims celebrate this occasion to remember the willingness of Abrahan to sacrifice his son Ishamel as an act of obedience to God, said Aleem Khairuddin Hanapi.
He said before Abraham was able to sacrifice his son, Allah replaced Ishmael with a sheep, thus, sparing his life.
That is why Muslims remember this momentous event by sacrificing a sheep, camel, cow or goat, and sharing the meat from the sacrifice to others, especially the poor, he added.
Meanwhile, President Benigno S. Aquino III, has praised Muslim Filipinos for their earnest conviction for their beliefs and steadfast fulfillment of their religious obligations citing these as an inspiration to their fellow countrymen.
In his Eidul Adha message, the President said Eidul Adha is a reflection of a tale about unconditional trust reminding Muslim Filipinos that sacrifice is a test of one's principles amid the challenges and complexities of life.
This occasion also imparts the lesson of courage, motivating a believer to be more accepting of the trials along the way of his enlightenment, he added.
Furthermore, the President also expressed hope that Muslim Filipinos will remain committed in helping create an environment of stability through harmonious relations among all Filipinos.
In line with the celebration, President Aquino has declared November 7, 2011 as a regular holiday throughout the country in order to bring the religious and cultural significance of the Eidul Adha to the fore of national consciousness.
Eidul Adha is the 12th regular holiday being observed
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