The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) Region IX has officially announced the Muslim legal holidays for the year 2025 or 1446 Hijrah, pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 1083 and other pertinent laws. These holidays commemorate significant events in Islamic history and faith, providing Muslim Filipinos with opportunities for reflection and celebration.
List of 2025 Muslim Legal Holidays:
- January 27, 2025 (Israh Wal Mi’raj)
- Significance: Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Night Journey and Ascension.
- Hijrah Date: 27 Rajab 1446H.
- March 31, 2025 (Eid-ul Fitr – Tentative)
- Significance: Culmination of the fasting month of Ramadan.
- Hijrah Date: 01 Shawwal 1446H.
- June 6, 2025 (Eid-ul Adha – Tentative)
- Significance: Feast of Sacrifice.
- Hijrah Date: 10 Dhul Hijjah 1446H.
- June 27, 2025 (Amun Jadid)
- Significance: Islamic New Year.
- Hijrah Date: 01 Muharram 1447H.
- September 5, 2025 (Mauludin Nabi)
- Significance: Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
- Hijrah Date: 12 Rabi’ul Awwal 1447H.
Note: The dates for Eid-ul Fitr and Eid-ul Adha are tentative and subject to change based on the sighting of the new moon, as prescribed by Islamic tradition.
Areas of Observance
Under Article 170 of Presidential Decree No. 1083 (Code of Muslim Personal Laws of the Philippines), Muslim holidays shall be officially observed in the following provinces and cities:
- Provinces: Basilan, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Zamboanga del Norte, and Zamboanga del Sur.
- Cities: Cotabato, Iligan, Marawi, Pagadian, and Zamboanga City.
Additionally, the President of the Philippines may, by proclamation, extend the observance of these holidays to other provinces and cities where a significant Muslim population resides.
Observance by Muslim Employees
Article 172 of PD 1083 ensures that all Muslim government officials and employees in areas not covered under Article 170 are excused from reporting to work to observe these holidays. The President may also require private offices, agencies, or establishments to excuse their Muslim employees from work during these holidays without any reduction in their usual compensation.
These holidays serve as a recognition of the rich cultural and religious heritage of Muslim Filipinos, fostering inclusivity and respect for diversity across the nation.