Observance of Muslim Legal Holiday on Monday, January 27, 2025
Observance of Muslim Legal Holiday on Monday, January 27, 2025
Pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 1083 otherwise known as Code of Muslim Personal Laws of the Philippines, "ISRA WAL MI'RAJ" is a recognized Muslim Legal Holiday. It falls on JANUARY 27, 2025 (MONDAY) which corresponds to 27TH day of the Islamic lunar month of Rajab-1446H.
Under Art. 170. Provinces and cities where officially observed.
Muslim Holidays shall be officially observed in the province of Basilan, Lanao Del Norte, Lanao Del Sur, Maguindanao, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Zamboanga Del Norte and Zamboanga Del Sur, and in the Cities of Cotabato, Iligan, Marawi, Pagadian, and Zamboanga City and in such other Muslim Provinces and Cities as may hereafter be created.
Provinces:
• Basilan
• Lanao del Norte
• Lanao del Sur
• Maguindanao
• North Cotabato
• Sultan Kudarat
• Sulu
• Tawi-Tawi
• Zamboanga del Norte
• Zamboanga del Sur
Cities:
• Cotabato
• Iligan
• Marawi
• Pagadian
• Zamboanga
Provinces:
• Basilan
• Lanao del Norte
• Lanao del Sur
• Maguindanao
• North Cotabato
• Sultan Kudarat
• Sulu
• Tawi-Tawi
• Zamboanga del Norte
• Zamboanga del Sur
Cities:
• Cotabato
• Iligan
• Marawi
• Pagadian
• Zamboanga
Upon proclamation by the President of the Philippines. Muslim Holidays may also be officially observed in other provinces and cities.
Under Art. 172. Observance by Muslim employees.
Under Art. 172. Observance by Muslim employees.
(1) all Muslim government officials and employees in place other than enumerated under article 170 shall also be excused from reporting to office in order that they may be able to observed Muslim holidays.
(2) The President of the Philippines may, by proclamation, require private offices, agencies or establishment to excuse their Muslim employees from reporting for work during a Muslim holiday without reduction in their usual compensation.
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