19/03/2026
Assalāmu ‘alaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh (Peace be upon you, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings).
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I align myself with the pronouncement of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as regards the commencement and conclusion of Ramadan.
For this year’s observance, I was unable to fast for two (2) days due to work-related commitments. Accordingly, I am obliged to make up for these missed days after Eid, which means I will continue fasting for an additional two (2) days even after Ramadan has formally ended.
I share this not by way of complaint, but in gratitude.
Being able to fast for approximately twenty-eight (28) days this year is, for me, a personal milestone, perhaps one of my best since I first began observing the fast in my childhood.
During my five (5) years in law school, I must admit that I fell short; I often managed to fast for no more than ten (10) days. While academic demands were present, I recognize that they were never a valid excuse.
For this reason, I made a promise to myself that once I became a lawyer, I would be more deliberate in fulfilling my obligations during Ramadan.
Indeed, I have been striving to manage my time so as to faithfully observe my duties as a Muslim. I do not claim perfection—there are moments when I fall short, but I remain committed to doing better.
Today marks my 29th day of Ramadan, and tomorrow will complete the 30th. Thus, on Saturday, the 21st, I will be celebrating Eid.
With due respect to my brothers and sisters in Islam who follow the timetable observed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I stand in unity with all of you.
Let us complete our fasting and gather in our respective Masjid, mindful that, above all, we are united in glorifying Allah (SWT).
Wherefore, I extend to each and every one of you my advance greetings of Eid Mubarak.
May this celebration bring us peace, renewal, and contentment.
In shaa Allah. Alhamdulillah. ✨🌙🤍
