December 17, 2001 as a Special (Non-Working) Day Throughout the Country
Proclamation No. 120-A, issued on December 7, 2001, declares Monday, December 17, 2001, as a special (non-working) day throughout the Philippines in observance of Eid-ul-Fitre, which originally fell on Sunday, December 16, 2001. The change aims to foster cultural understanding and allow Filipinos to celebrate this significant day with the Muslim community. This decision was made based on the recommendation of the Office of Muslim Affairs and reflects the importance of the holiday in national consciousness. The proclamation emphasizes the government's commitment to recognizing diverse cultural practices within the country.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Proclamation No. 120-A
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Proclamations
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
December 7, 2001
PROCLAMATION NO. 120-A
DECLARING MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2001, INSTEAD OF SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2001, A SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EID-UL-FITRE (FEAST OF RAMADAN) FOR THE YEAR 2001
WHEREAS, Proclamation No. 120 dated October 26, 2001 declared the EID-UL-FITRE (Feast of Ramadan) as a special (non-working) day throughout the country for the year 2001;
WHEREAS, the date on which the EID-UL-FITRE (Feast of Ramadan) falls varies from year to year, depending on the sighting of the new moon;
WHEREAS, the EID-UL-FITRE (Feast of Ramadan) for the year 2001 has been determined to fall on Sunday, December 16, 2001;
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 significance of the EID-UL-FITRE (Feast of Ramadan) to the fore of national consciousness, and upon the recommendation of the Office of Muslim Affairs, it is necessary to declare Monday, December 17, 2001, instead of Sunday, December 16, 2001, a special (non-working) day throughout the country without prejudice to the public interest;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Monday, December 17, 2001, instead of Sunday, December 16, 2001, a special (non-working) day throughout the country to commemorate the EID-UL-FITRE (Feast of Ramadan) for the year 2001.
City of Manila, December 7, 2001.
Cite This Law
December 17, 2001 as a Special (Non-Working) Day Throughout the Country, Proclamation No. 120-A, Dec 7, 2001 (Philippines)
December 17, 2001 as a Special (Non-Working) Day Throughout the Country, Proclamation No. 120-A (Phil. 2001)
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