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Filipino Muslims observe start of Ramadan

Filipino Muslims marked the start of the month-long Ramadan on Sunday with prayers at mosques.

At the Golden Mosque in Quiapo, Manila, Muslims arrived early for the prayers which started past 4 a.m., according to a report by Rod Vega on Super Radyo dzBB.

Since Muslims were not allowed to go the Golden Mosque for Ramadan in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they were excited to be able to do so this Sunday.

In Laoag City, Muslims prayed for peaceful Eleksyon 2022 and an end to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report on News Live.

The Ramadan, the ninth and holiest month in the Islamic calendar, calls for prayer and fasting.

It is one of the five pillars of the Islamic faith. The other pillars are profession of faith, five daily prayers, giving of alms and pilgrimage to Mecca.

READ: What is Ramadan, the Islamic holy month?

The end of Ramadan is Eid'l Fitr, which is marked by feasting and celebration. —KG, GMA News