President Benigno Aquino III had already signed Proclamation 234, declaring Tuesday, Aug 30, 2011 a regular holiday nationwide in observance of Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan).
As stated in Proclamation 234, it is:
" - to promote cultural understanding and integration, the entire Filipino nation should have the full opportunity to join their Muslim brothers and sisters in the observance and celebration of Eid’l Fitr"