Additional Holidays for 2009

Because of the financial crisis, the list of holidays for 2009 was very short, compared to last year. Yesterday, however, GMA has declared an additional 2 holidays to honor our muslim brothers.

November 27, 28 holidays to mark Eid'l Adha
By Dennis Carcamo Updated April 05, 2009 11:01 AM

MANILA, Philippines - President Arroyo has declared Nov. 27 and 28 as non-working holidays in line with the celebration of the Eid'l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), the culmination of Harirya Hajj or the pilgrimage to Mecca.

Mrs. Arroyo, on the eve of her 62nd birthday celebration, made the declaration after consultation with Saudi Arabian ambassador Mohammad Ameen Wali.

Eid'l Adha is the second major Islamic festival celebrated by 10 million Filipino Muslims in the country.

The first Muslim festival, Eid'l Fitr or the "Festival of Breaking Fast", is celebrated two months earlier.

That's an additional incentive to plan your leaves for the end of the year.