MANILA - Filipino Muslims will celebrate Eid'l Fitr — the Festival of Breaking the Fast — on Wednesday, April 10.

Bangsamoro Mufti Sheikh Abdulrauf Guialani made the announcement on Tuesday, April 9 after moonsighting was conducted across designated areas in the country. 

Earlier, Malacañang declared Wednesday, April 10 as holiday for the observance of Eid'l Fitr. 

The sighting of the mooncrescent is crucial in determining Eid'l Fitr as it marks the beginning of the new lunar month of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

Eid'l Fitr is a major Islamic festivity as it marks the end of Ramadan — a month of fasting, which began last March 12 this year.

The date of Eid'l Fitr and Ramadan may vary in different areas as countries follow independent moonsighting. 

Eid'l Fitr, traditionally celebrated for three days, is a time of celebration for Muslims across the world. 

Muslims begin the celebrations through prayer in a mosque at early morning. 

The occasion is also marked with the gathering of family and friends, including sharing meals and exchanging gifts. 

Other Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia and Malaysia will also celebrate Eid on Wednesday. 

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