Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Muslims across the country observed the start of Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, Thursday (September 24).
Around 3,000 Muslims in Baguio gathered at the Lake Drive and Juan Luna Drive inside Burnham Park to join in prayer and observe the religious celebration.
According to Samsodin Monib, president of the Sinar Baguio Muslim Federation, Eid al-Adha signifies the start of a three-day sacrifice which will last until Saturday (September 26) which reminisces the time of Abraham who sacrificed his son Ismail to Allah.
He added that entire Muslims all over the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha to do away with negative things and sacrificing them for the good of all.
Muhammad Camel Sultan, director of the Almaarif Educational Center in Baguio, gave talks to remind Muslims to practice the way of life and core values of Islam. Sultan raised the importance of remaining united in seeking for peace, continued prayer, charity and love for fellow Muslim brothers.
Meanwhile, at least 1,000 Muslim youth in Zamboanga City converged at the RT Lim Boulevard to hold their traditional prayer rally.
The ceremony was participated by the Muslim Student Association and various Muslim youth groups.
Eid al-Adha was also observed by Muslims in Cagayan de Oro. The Pelaez Sports Center was converted into a prayer place to accommodate Muslims due to crowded mosques in the city.
CNN Philippines’ regional stringers JM Agreda, Liza Jocson, and Cheng Ordonez contributed to this report.
