PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. encouraged Filipinos of all faiths to reflect on the spirit of sacrifice, emphasizing that it is not merely an act of giving but a process of renewal.
In a message to mark Eid’l Adha Friday, June 6, 2025, Marcos expressed solidarity with the Filipino Muslim community, reflecting on the profound spiritual and national significance of one of Islam’s most sacred observances, the Feast of Sacrifice.
“May the spirit of this sacred remembrance inspire Filipinos of all faiths to respond to what our times ask of us, and to leave behind not only victory but renewal. In doing so, we affirm that sacrifice, at its best, does not vanish but uplifts and leaves something stronger,” Marcos said.
“May you have a meaningful observance. Eid Mubarak,” he added.
Marcos said Eid’l Adha is not just a time for remembrance of devotion but also an inward journey that calls for letting go of attachments and embracing what truly matters.
He reminded Filipinos that the essence of devotion is revealed in moments of surrender, much like the story of Prophet Ibrahim, whose willingness to sacrifice was a test of faith.
The President also reflected on the silent moments of sacrifice, saying that it is not the act itself but the stillness before it that often leaves a lasting impact.
He said it is in these moments of introspection where individuals confront their deepest reckonings and discernments.
“Beyond the event lies a deeper truth that what brings us closest to the Almighty is the giving up of certainty and the letting go of pride,” Marcos said.
“Eid’l Adha invites us to embark on a more difficult journey, not towards a place, but towards a state of heart. Indeed, when we fully lay down our temporal concerns, we leave a special place for the Divine to take root in our hearts and in our nation, where truth becomes a force that can shape the public good,” he added.
As the observance coincides with the conclusion of the Hajj pilgrimage, the President urged Filipinos to reflect on what truly strengthens a nation.
“The measure is not in how much is given, but in what is restored,” he said, pointing to the importance of restoring dignity where there was dismissal, fairness where there was neglect, and compassion where there was indifference. (TPM/SunStar Philippines)