Watch more in iWantv or TFC.tv

MANILA -- Thousands of Muslims gathered at the Philippine capital's largest park at daybreak Wednesday, bringing food to share with their families to mark Eid'l Fitr or the end Ramadan.

A 2,000-strong crowd assembled at the Quirino Grandstand around 6 a.m., with the crowd expected to swell to 10,000 later in the day, said organizers.

PANOORIN: Libo-libong Muslim, nagdiwang ng Eid'l Fitr sa Quirino Grandstand. | via @jekkipascual pic.twitter.com/oeJJm1tB5R

— DZMM TeleRadyo (@DZMMTeleRadyo) June 5, 2019

LOOK: Muslims celebrate Eid’l Fitr through communal prayers at the Quezon Memorial Circle. The Eid’l Fitr marks the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan and is a joyous occasion for Muslims around the world. | via @JervisManahan pic.twitter.com/0qbRFa9gkL

— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) June 4, 2019

In the southern city of Cotabato, the office of the autonomous Muslim region's chief minister distributed food to hundreds who attended morning prayers, set to be followed by a raffle.

"As we feast for the Eidl Fitr, may all our prayers be answered," Bangsamoro Autonomous Region Interim Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim told the crowd.

"Ramadhan is cleansing -- physically, mentally and spiritually," added Bangsamoro Grand Mufti Abuhuraira Udasan.

President Rodrigo Duterte has declared June 5 a non-working holiday in observance of Eid'l Fitr.

The timing of Eid'l Fitr can vary in different countries depending on the sighting of the new moon, which marks the start of the month in Islam's lunar calendar.

Muslims make up around 6 percent of the Philippines' 100 million people, where 8 in 10 are Catholic, according to official data.