Bangsamoro gov’t: Follow health protocols while celebrating Eid’l Fitr

The Bangsamoro government on Wednesday urged the public to follow health protocols against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) while celebrating the Eid’l Fitr (end of the month of Ramadan) on May 13.

“I would like to appeal that as we observe this meaningful day, we should not be complacent and put our guards down,” Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim said in a statement.

“COVID-19 still exists and it is incumbent upon all of us to continue practicing the minimum health standards such as wearing of face masks, frequent hand washing of hands, and observing physical distance,” he added.

Ebrahim said that through following protocols as well as participation in the vaccination program, Muslims may have a better Ramadan in 2022.

“May we have a peaceful and meaningful celebration of Eid’l Fitr, In shaa Allah,” he said.

President Rodrigo Duterte has declared May 13 a regular holiday nationwide in observance of the Eid’l Fitr. -- Joahna Lei Casilao/BAP, GMA News