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Muslims pray for peace during Eid'l Adha feast

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 21 11:58 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte urged Muslims to embody courage and conviction as they celebrate Eid'l Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice.  Read more »

Maranao women join Eid festivities

Froilan Gallardo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 21 07:31 PM

Maranao women cut slices of beef for distribution to relatives and evacuees affected by the recent war in Marawi during the Eid al-Adha or "Feast of Sacrifice" in Baloi, Lanao del Norte on Tuesday.  Read more »

Filipino Muslims in early prayers

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 21 12:28 PM

People gather at the Blue Masjid in Taguig City as Filipino Muslims celebrate Eid Al-Adha Read more »

Duterte calls for 'greater unity' among faiths as Muslims mark Eid’l Adha

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 21 11:24 AM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday called for greater unity among various faiths as the country’s Muslims mark Eid’l Adha or the fast of sacrifice. Read more »

Muslims begin annual haj pilgrimage amid heavy rains

Muhammad Yamany, Reuters
Posted at Aug 20 09:56 AM

As more than 2 million pilgrims from around the world braved stormy weather in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to begin the annual haj ritual, the country's health minister said there was no sign of any outbreaks of disease.  Read more »

'A new start:' Aquino lauds passage of Bangsamoro Law

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 29 04:16 PM

Aquino had forged the 2014 peace agreement with Moro Islamic Liberation Front that called for a self-rule law. He failed to get Congress to pass the measure before he stepped down in 2016.  Read more »

SLIDESHOW: Filipino Muslims celebrate Eid’l Fitr

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 15 08:47 PM

Millions of Filipinos joined Muslims around the world in celebrating Eid’l Fitr, as they ended their fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. Read more »

Duterte calls for unity as Muslims celebrate Eid’l Fitr

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 15 05:16 PM

In his message, Duterte said today’s celebration should “inspire us all to foster greater unity amidst our differences in faith and culture.” Read more »

Preparing for Eid’l Fitr

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 14 06:55 PM

People emerge from the Golden Mosque in Quiapo after the late afternoon prayers in Quiapo on Thursday.  Read more »

OPINION: Counting our blessings this Eid

Karim Raslan -- Ceritalah ASEAN
Posted at Jun 14 02:36 AM

As we celebrate another Hari Raya Aidilfitri, we must certainly not take our circumstances – especially the freedom of religion – for granted.  Read more »

Praying for the Marawi victims

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 24 12:30 AM

A young boy prays during the commemoration of the Marawi City siege anniversary at the Marawi Provincial Capitol on Wednesday.  Islamic State-inspired rebels led by the Maute brothers attacked Marawi on May 23, 2017, resulting in 5-month-long gunbattles leaving thousands dead and many missing. Read more »

Tearful commemoration

ABS-CBN NewsJonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 24 12:27 AM

A woman weeps during a prayer offered for lost loved ones as they commemorate the anniversary of the Marawi City siege at the Marawi Provincial Capitol on Wednesday.  Read more »

One year of military rule

George Calvelo, ABS CBN News
Posted at May 23 02:45 PM

Members of various militant groups, together with Lumads, march to Mendiola to mark the first year of the war in Marawi. Read more »

LOOK: Staking a claim in Marawi's ruins

Text and photos by Froilan Gallardo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 21 07:08 PM

Facing uncertainty, desperate residents used tarpaulins and spray paint to put up signs claiming their property inside ground zero of Marawi City.  Read more »

'Rebirth in hunger': Ramadan starts for Filipino Muslims

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 17 09:43 AM

Fatima Amilhamja and her family feasted on chicken braised in coconut milk before dawn on Thursday, their only meal until nightfall, as Filipino Muslims marked the start of Ramadan, Islam's holy month of fasting.   Read more »

Ramadan starts Thursday: NCMF

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 16 08:13 AM

Islam's holy month of Ramadan will start Thursday, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos said.    Read more »

UN Security Council pushes Myanmar on accountability over Rohingya

Reuters
Posted at May 10 07:48 AM

The United Nations Security Council urged Myanmar’s government on Wednesday to carry out transparent investigations into accusations of violence against mainly Rohingya Muslims in the country’s Rakhine state and to allow immediate aid access to the region. Read more »

Marawi: The long way home

Erik De Castro, Reuters
Posted at Apr 20 07:38 PM

Residents wait in queue at a military checkpoint before they are allowed to return to their homes for the first time in Marawi City since the battle between government troops and Islamic State militants began in May last year. Read more »

An Elusive Happiness: Reflections of A Thai Monk

Karim Raslan -- Ceritalah ASEAN 
Updated as of Jan 03 08:06 AM

Peace between the various ethnic groups and religions in Southeast Asia will not occur unless minorities are given the space to express their faith, culture and language, even as they find their place within their respective nations. Read more »

Suu Kyi says Myanmar army admission on killings a positive step

Reuters
Posted at Jan 13 01:20 AM

YANGON - Myanmar's civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi said on Friday it was "positive" that the country's military was taking responsibility for the actions of troops, after the army said soldiers were involved in killing 10 captured Rohingya Muslims. Read more »