PAGADIAN CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Aug. 8, 2013) – The Philippine Army has joined in the celebration of Eid’l Fitri – the culmination of the holy month of Ramadan – at its mosque in the headquarters of the 1st Infantry Division in Labangan town in Zamboanga del Sur province.
Maj. Adzramien T. Sahisa, an Imam and the Command Chaplain, said some 2,000 Muslim soldiers assigned with the 1st Infantry Division, celebrated the important event.
Majority of the soldiers are assigned in the different units who are conducting internal peace and security operations. “Our brothers in the field celebrated the Eid’l Fitri in the community where they are now and away from their families,” he told the Mindanao Examiner.
Brig. Gen. Felicito Virgilio M. Trinidad, the division commander, praised the soldiers for their faith and dedication to their country as members of the Philippine Army.
Trinidad said: “I commend our Muslim brothers, because today is the end of Ramadan, a holy activity, yet most of our brothers are out there safeguarding our people and making our Muslim communities peaceful and allow them enjoy the celebration of Eid’l Fitri. I salute every one of you. Happy Hari Raya Eidil Fitri Almubarak.”
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