DU30 on Eid’l Adha: Focus on sacrifices

President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday reminded the nation that sacrifices have “profound value and meaning” as he joined the Muslim community in celebrating Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice.

In his message, the President also expressed hopes that the Muslim community would renew faith and spirituality in line with the celebration.

“This significant occasion continues to serve as a testament to the unyielding faith of the Muslim community,” he said.

“Its narrative remains a fervent reminder to people that, even amid life’s difficulties and challenges, our sacrifices have profound value and meaning,” Duterte added.

Eid’l Adha honors the complete willingness of the prophet Ibrahim, known in Jewish and Christian texts as Abraham, to sacrifice his son as an act of submission to Allah.

The occasion, considered as one of the two most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, also marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, the fifth pillar of Islam.

“My sincere hope that our Muslim brothers and sisters will find renewed faith and spirituality, especially when called to emulate Ibrahim’s devotion to his belief,” Duterte said.

The Philippine leader also stood in solidarity with the Muslim community in pursuing “shared goal of building a society that transcends religious, political and cultural barriers.”

In a separate message, Vice President Leni Robredo called for solidarity and a sense of shared humanity in line with the celebration.

“This day is a celebration of faith and its ability to endow us with the courage to meet any challenge,” she said.