MARAWI CITY—Thousands of residents here, home from evacuation centers where they fled after Islamic State-inspired gunmen laid siege on the city, joined separate community prayers for Eid al-Fitr on Friday. ADVERTISEMENTIn Davao City, smiles and laughter greeted Eid al-Fitr, as families attended community prayers. The three-day Eid al-Fitr is marked by gift-giving, new clothes for children, and a festive look for most homes. In his Eid al-Fitr message to the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s four million Muslims, Gov. ForgivenessUlomoden Mamorandsing, imam of Bangon Masjid, preached the Eid al-Fitr message of unity, forgiveness, sharing and acceptance to the will of Allah.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 15, 2018 23:15 UTC