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Saturday, October 13, 2007
Muslims celebrate end of Ramadan
JOLO, Sulu -– Muslims in the southern Philippines on Friday celebrated the Eid’l Fitr that marked the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.
Some 10,000 Muslims, led by Governor Sakur Tan, converged in front of the Sulu provincial capitol in Patikul town where they performed the Eid prayer.
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"This is a celebration of faith, a renewal of the Muslim faith and the time to help the less fortunate or the poor. Muslims are celebrating the Eid all over the world and we, in Sulu, celebrate the blessings of God and that is peace and prosperity," Tan said.
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims observe a strict fast and participate in pious activities such as charitable giving and peace-making.
And at the end of Ramadan, Muslims throughout the world observe a joyous three-day celebration called Eid’l Fitr of the Festival of Fast-Breaking.
Eid’l Fitr is a time to give in charity to those in need and celebrate with family and friends the completion of a month of blessings and joy.
"The Eid (celebration) brings us, our family together. We eat and celebrate and pray together and thank Allah for all the blessings in life. It is also the time to help the poor," Ibrahim Usman, a worshipper, said in a separate interview. (Press release/Sunnex)For more Philippine news, visit Sun.Star Zamboanga. (October 13, 2007 issue)
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