PBBM CALLS FOR UNITY, COMPASSION, SELFLESSNESS ON EID’L ADHA

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joined Muslim communities in the country and across the globe in observing Eid’l Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, urging Filipinos to embody the values of unity, compassion, and selflessness in fostering a more inclusive and compassionate Bagong Pilipinas.

In his message posted on Wednesday, the President encouraged Filipinos to carry the spirit of Eid’l Adha beyond the festivities through acts of generosity, compassion, and inclusivity, and expressed hope that the sacred occasion would inspire deeper reflection and strengthen the shared values that bind the nation together.

“In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate and the Most Merciful, I join our Muslim brothers and sisters around the world in observing Eid’l Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice,” President Marcos said.

“May this sacred observance inspire deeper reflection and renew our commitment to the values that bind us together as one people and one nation. Let us carry the spirit of Eid’l Adha into our daily lives and offer our own acts of generosity in building a more compassionate and inclusive Bagong Pilipinas,” the President added.

Reflecting on the story of Prophet Ibrahim, President Marcos said the sacred occasion also serves as a reminder of unwavering faith, complete submission to Allah’s will, and trust in a purpose greater than ourselves.

“It calls us to look beyond our personal desires and to recognize that true fulfillment is found in obedience, humility, and devotion,” the President said.

The President further emphasized that Eid’l Adha carries a timeless message for people of all faiths and backgrounds: “that sacrifice, when offered with sincerity and love, becomes a source of profound strength.”

The President said the occasion teaches us that anything surrendered for what is just and noble is never lost, but is instead transformed into blessings that enrich homes, strengthen communities, and uplift shared humanity.

Through selflessness, the President said, bridges of understanding are built, divisions are healed, and a more just society is created.

The President then concluded his message by extending his warm greetings to the Muslim community: “Eid Mubarak!”