Speaker Dy calls for unity, respect as Muslims mark Eid’l Adha

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Wednesday led the House of Representatives in greeting Muslim communities on the occasion of Eid’l Adha, while urging all Filipinos to uphold unity, understanding and compassion despite differences in faith and culture.

“Sa ating mga kapatid na Muslim dito sa Pilipinas at sa iba’t ibang panig ng mundo, isang mapayapa at makabuluhang pagdiriwang ng Eid’l Adha,” Dy said in a video message.

Eid’l Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is among the holiest celebrations in Islam and commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to obey the will of God. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. earlier declared May 27 a regular non-working holiday nationwide in observance of the occasion.

Dy said Eid’l Adha highlights the values of faith, sacrifice, compassion and obedience to God — principles that continue to inspire and strengthen society.

“Ang banal na okasyong ito ay paalala ng kahalagahan ng pananampalataya, sakripisyo, pagmamalasakit, at pagsunod sa kalooban ng Diyos — mga pagpapahalagang patuloy na nagbibigay-liwanag at inspirasyon sa ating lipunan,” he said.

The Speaker from Isabela stressed that the occasion should also remind Filipinos that unity remains stronger than differences in religion and culture.

“Nawa’y magsilbi ang Eid’l Adha bilang paalala na sa kabila ng ating pagkakaiba sa pananampalataya at kultura, nananatiling mas matibay ang ating pagkakaisa bilang mga Pilipino na may iisang hangarin para sa kapayapaan, pagkakapatiran, at pag-unlad ng ating bayan,” he said.

Dy also underscored the importance of promoting understanding, respect and concern for one another to help strengthen national solidarity.

“Sa panahon ngayon, mahalagang patuloy nating pairalin ang pag-unawa, respeto, at malasakit sa isa’t isa upang lalo nating mapatatag ang pagkakaisa ng ating sambayanan,” the House leader said.

“Eid Mubarak po sa inyong lahat.” (RM)