It is Wednesday, October 1, and we are supposed to be on a holiday. But since we observe Korea Holidays, this is just an ordinary working day for us with additional compensation , I guess.
We had a hard time looking for food at lunchtime because most restaurants in our building were closed just like other offices and establishments. So , we have to go to Robinson's Pioneer to grab something for lunch.
Eid ul-Fitr is a holiday that symbolizes the breaking of the fasting period.
It is often abbreviated to Eid, it is a holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "to break the fast".
We are all wondering in the office if we're going to be paid double or what because non- muslim Filipinos are still unfamiliar to this holiday and many calendars in the Philippines don't have this holiday listed yet.
In our with a majority Christian population, has recognized Eid ul-Fitr as a regular holiday by virtue of Republic Act No. 9177 and signed on November 13, 2002. The law was enacted in deference to the Filipino Muslim community and to promote peace among major religions in the Philippines. The first public holiday was set on December 6, 2002.
Common greetings during this holiday are the Arabic greeting ‘Īd mubārak ("Blessed Eid") or ‘Īd sa‘īd ("Happy Eid"). In addition, many countries have their own greetings based on local language and traditions.
I remember my friend from college who would treat us for lunch since she can't go to her hometown and celebrate this day with her family and relatives.
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