The regional government of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) declared Wednesday, November 7, 2007 as special public holiday in observance of Sheik Karimul Makhdum Day.
ARMM Governor Datu Zaldy Ampatuan enjoined his constituency to observe the holiday. He issued Memorandum No. 266 on Tuesday in reference to Executive Order No. 40 dated November 4, 1991 declaring November 7 of every year as Sheikh Karimul Makhdum Day.
"I am directing all officials and employees to observe this holiday. Let us join our Muslim brethren in commemorating the dignified days of a noble missionary who determinedly proliferated the great teachings of Allah," the ARMM governor stressed.
The observance was celebrated in honor and recognition of Sheikh Makdum, the earliest missionary who propagated Islamic faith in the country.
Sheik Makhdum was credited for building the first ever mosque on the Philippines soil located in Tubig Indangan, Simunul, Tawi-Tawi in 1380 A.D. The Philippine Senate declared early last year the mosque as a national shrine.
ARMM Governor Datu Zaldy Ampatuan enjoined his constituency to observe the holiday. He issued Memorandum No. 266 on Tuesday in reference to Executive Order No. 40 dated November 4, 1991 declaring November 7 of every year as Sheikh Karimul Makhdum Day.
"I am directing all officials and employees to observe this holiday. Let us join our Muslim brethren in commemorating the dignified days of a noble missionary who determinedly proliferated the great teachings of Allah," the ARMM governor stressed.
The observance was celebrated in honor and recognition of Sheikh Makdum, the earliest missionary who propagated Islamic faith in the country.
Sheik Makhdum was credited for building the first ever mosque on the Philippines soil located in Tubig Indangan, Simunul, Tawi-Tawi in 1380 A.D. The Philippine Senate declared early last year the mosque as a national shrine.
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