By Lilian Mellejor/Philippine News Agency
DAVAO CITY – The Archdiocese of Davao has offered the “blessings of peace and joy” to all Muslims in Davao celebrating Eid al-Fitr on Wednesday.
“To all of you, our greetings of peace and joy today, on this Feast of Eid al-Fitr, as you celebrate the end of the Islamic holy season of Ramadan,” said Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles.
Valles said the priests in the archdiocese have offered prayers that each one of the Muslims would benefit spiritually from going through and completing the holy month of Ramadan.
“And we wish that today each one of you has become truly closer and faithful to Allah,” Valles said in his Eid message.
He said the offer of prayers is the archdiocese gesture of solidarity and friendship, “believing that all of us are sons and daughters of one God”.
Valles wished that both Catholics and Muslims would continue to make efforts towards living together in harmony and peace in the city, “truly manifesting the spirit of being one and united, convinced that we are all God’s children”.
On Wednesday, thousands of Muslims in Davao marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan at the Agro grounds in Ecoland.
Preachers reminded the faithful to follow the teachings of Islam, and parents were urged to guide their children who are slowly being influenced by practices in modern times such as the non-wearing of hijab.
At the end of the prayer, the faithful partook of the food prepared for them.
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