Gov. Tubban sends Eid’l Fitr greetings to Kalinga Muslim Community

Tabuk City, Kalinga- Governor Ferdinand B. Tubban greeted the Kalinga Muslim Community today, May 13, as they observe the Eid’l Fitr or the end of the month-long fasting of Ramadan.

‘Ako’y taus-pusong bumabati po sa lahat ng ating mga kababayang Muslim sa buong bansa lalo na sa Muslim Community dito sa Lalawigan ng Kalinga, sa inyong pagdiriwang po ng Eid’l Fitr,’ the governor said in a message.

Tubban expressed admiration to the Muslim faith as he encouraged that their value of sacrifice, forgiveness, and love be emulated to help others and maintain peace.

“Nawa’y ang mga aral tungkol sa pagsasakripisyo, pagpapatawad at higit sa lahat, ang pag-ibig, ay maisabuhay po nating lahat at maging daan ang mga ito sa patuloy na pagtulong sa kapwa at pananatili ng kapayapaan, hindi lamang ngayon kundi sa bawat araw na daraan,” he said.

He likewise encouraged the public to cooperate and observe health protocols while celebrating to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

“Nais kong palalahanan na sa pagdiriwang po ng Eid’l Fitr, mga minamahal kong kapatid, na ang obserbasyon at pagsunod sa health protocols ay ating isaalang-alang upang mahadlangan ang paglakad ng COVID-19. Sama-sama nating tapusin ang laban sa pandemyanang muli tayong maging malaya at mamuhay ng walang takot at kaba,” Tubban expressed.

Also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” Eid’l Fitr, commemorates the end of the fasting and prayer month of Ramadan. In this special kind of occasion, many Muslims attend communal prayers, listen to a khutba (sermon), give zakat al-fitr (charity in the form of food), family visits, gift-giving, and charity.

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