Thousands anticipated to attend Eid'l Fitr celebration in Cebu City

THOUSANDS of Muslims are anticipated to join the Eid'l Fitr prayer celebration, marking the end of Islam's Holy Month of Ramadan in Cebu City.This includes locals and those from various parts of the country, as well as foreigners in the city.Cebu City head of Muslim Affairs Ijodin Saripada Mamacol said that during the celebration, they will also be praying for the cessation of Israel-Gaza war for the safety of Filipinos, Palestinians and innocent civilians living there.

He said that they are yet to conduct a moonsighting activity with other leaders to observe the appearance of the crescent moon, which determines the start and end of Ramadan. Mamacol, who is also the executive director of the Office of Muslim Affairs and Indigenous Cultural Communities of Cebu City, previously said that sighting of the crescent moon signifies the commencement of each lunar month.

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