In observance of the Izra Wal Miraj (Prophet Muhammad’s S.A.W. Night Journey and Ascension), July 30, 2008 is hereby declared Muslim Holiday. This is in correlation with the 27th day of Rajab 1429 Hijra. As per Presidential Decree No. 1083 and Section 4 of the Civil Service Commission Resolution No. 81-1277, Regions 9 and 12, offices and agencies of the national and local government are closed, therefore, Muslims and non-Muslims are excused from work. The Commisson on Elections is a national government agency, hence, our office shall also hold no transactions tomorrow, big grin!
Since General Santos City’s inclusion in South Central Mindanao, Region XII (we were previously under Southern Mindanao, Region XI), the Generals have been observing Muslim Holidays. It will add up to the numerous regular holidays we have here in the country. Not that I don’t like it. In fact, I am loving it, hehe!
Even before GenSan became a part of Region XII, I have always looked forward for Muslim Holidays when I was still in my high school and college years. Being an alumna of Mindanao State University, we have always been flooded with Muslim Holidays. It is an institution mandated to integrate the cultural cummunities in Mindanao into the mainstream. That is why cultural minorities are given special privileges.
Muslim Holidays to me would mean keeping my mind off from work and other stressful work-related tasks. I will just be staying home and will try to put some life to my rather boring blogs, hahaha!
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Luckily you mention about it. I was planning to go to gym tomorrow. I just checked the calendar and it is red color. It is holiday here too, in Malaysia. So, I’m guessing the gym should be closed tomorrow.
You may want to help us with MBS 2, since you are from Gensan.
Check out the post about it at http://www.gensantos.com.
Ayo-ayo!
Holiday huh? At least you’re off from work and focus on one thing the blogging hehehe. Dropping Lainy.
I really don’t know about that holiday. There are Muslims here in Cameroon but I didn’t observe anything different from the usual. Maybe I was just busy writing the next post
Are there many muslims there in the Phillipines Lainy? I miss the holidays in Malaysia.
ate ellaine,
kaya pala bloghop to the max kayo ni bing nung araw na yun. hehehe!
i hope the muslim communities in your area are alright. sana peaceful na palagi sa muslim mindanao.
hi lainy..i jst had and actually enjoyed that holiday..but away from computer
regards to u..