Declairing Friday, December 6, 2002 as a Regular Holiday Throughout the Country for the Observance of the EID-UL-FITRE (Feast of Ramadhan)
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Declairing Friday, December 6, 2002 as a Regular Holiday Throughout the Country for the Observance of the EID-UL-FITRE (Feast of Ramadhan)
Proclamation No. 298
December 2, 2002
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Summary of Proclamation No. 298Declaration of Regular Holiday
- Friday, December 6, 2002 is declared a regular holiday throughout the country for the observance of the Eid-ul-Fitre (Feast of Ramadhan). (Section 1)
- This is in accordance with Republic Act No. 9177, which declared Eid-ul-Fitr as a regular holiday. (Whereas Clause 1)
- The date of Eid-ul-Fitr varies from year to year, depending on the sighting of the new moon. (Whereas Clause 2)
- For the year 2002, Eid-ul-Fitr falls on Friday, December 6, 2002. (Whereas Clause 3)
Purpose
- To promote cultural understanding and integration, the entire Filipino nation should have the opportunity to join Muslim brothers and sisters in observing and celebrating this important day. (Whereas Clause 4)
- To bring the religious and cultural significance of Eid-ul-Fitr to the fore of national consciousness. (Whereas Clause 5)
Legal Basis
- The President has the power to declare a special non-working day, upon the recommendation of the Office of Muslim Affairs. (Whereas Clause 6)
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Declairing Friday, December 6, 2002 as a Regular Holiday Throughout the Country for the Observance of the EID-UL-FITRE (Feast of Ramadhan)
Proclamation No. 298
•December 2, 2002
Republic of the PhilippinesOFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTMalacañang Palace, Manila
PROCLAMATION No. 298 December 2, 2002
DECLAIRING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2002 AS A REGULAR HOLIDAY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY FOR THE OBSERVANCE OF THE EID-UL-FITRE (FEAST OF RAMADHAN)
WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9177 declared EID-UL-FITR as a regular holiday;
WHEREAS, the date on which the EID-UL FITRE (Feast of Ramadhan) falls varies from year to year, depending on the sighting of the new moon;
WHEREAS, the EID-UL-FITRE (Feast of Ramadhan) for the year 2002 has been determined to fall on Friday, December 6, 2002;
WHEREAS, to promote cultural understanding and integration, the entire Filipino, nation should have the full opportunity to join our Muslim brothers and sisters in observing and celebrating this important day;
WHEREAS, in order to bring the religious and cultural significace of the EID-UL-FITRE (Feast of Ramadhan) to the fore of national consciousness, and upon the recommendation of the Office of Muslim Affairs, it is necessary to declare Friday, December 6, 2002, as a special non-working day throughout the country without prejudice to the...
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