Bangsamoro Mass Iftar

COTABATO CITY (July 2, 2016)-- More or less 1000 people were served at the Bangsamoro Mass Iftar held at the People's Palace, Saturday.

Despite the heavy rainfall that Cotabato City experienced, dozens of people still flocked the city hall for the first ever mass Iftar held in the country. Several establishments, institutions, and organizations, to include the city government of Cotabato, the Darul Ifta, the Ulamas, city restaurants, and others, participated in the activity by donating hundreds of packed food.

Bangsamoro Grand Mufti Sheikh Abu Huraira Abdulrahman Udasan also gave Muhadhaea before the Iftar and after breaking fast, led the Magrib prayer.

The mass Iftar was still a successful event despite the low turn out of people (due to the bad weather). Dr. Danda Juanday, City Administrator said, what is important is that the activity has successfully conveyed to the people its message of unity and solidarity.

The city government of Cotabato wishes all the Muslim faithful in Cotabato City a peaceful celebration of the Eid'l Fitr. City Mayor Japal Guiani, Jr. reminds everyone to welcome the Eid solemnly without the use of any firecrackers and guns as these are extremely prohibited. Violators will be apprehended by the city police. (Halima K. Satol-Ibrahim)