Muslim Holiday Rules also Apply to Non-Muslim Employees
Muslim holidays are among those religious occasions observed in the country. Many argued that if these are classified as regular holidays the pay should not apply to non-muslim employees.
The post below is based on the book Guide on Employee Compensation and Benefits Volume 1 (pp. 153-154)
Republic Act No. 9177 amended Section 26, Chapter 7 of Executive Order no. 292, otherwise known as the “Revised Administrative Code of 1987.” Eidul Fitr was added to the list of Regular Holidays and Nationwide Special Days.
The approximate date of this Islamic holiday may be determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar Hijra, or the lunar calendar, or upon Islamic astronomical calculations, whichever is possible or convenient.
The following Muslim holidays are observed regionally:
1. ‘Amun Jadid (New Year)
2. Maulid-un-NabƯ (Birthday of Prophet Muhammad)
3. Lailatul IsrƗ Wal Mi’rƗj (Nocturnal Journey and Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad)
4. ‘Ʈd-ul-Fitr (Hari Raya Puasa)
5. ‘Ʈd-ul-AdhƗ (Hari Raya Haji)
The above regional holidays are officially observed in the provinces of Basilan, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sulu, Tawi-tawi, Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur and in the cities of Cotabato, Iligan, Marawi, Pagadian and Zamboanga, and in such other Muslim provinces and cities as may be created. Upon proclamation by the President of the Philippines, Muslim holidays may also be officially observed in other provinces and cities.
Presidential Proclamation No. 1198 (26 October 1973) provides:
“All private corporations, offices, agencies and entities or establishments operating within the provinces and cities enumerated herein shall observe the legal holidays as proclaimed, provided, however, that all Muslim employees working outside of the Muslim provinces and cities shall be excused from work during the observance of the Muslim holidays as recognized by law without diminution or loss of wages during the said period xxx.”
Considering that all private corporations, offices, agencies, and entities or establishments operating within the designated Muslim provinces and cities are required to observe Muslim holidays, both Muslims and Christians working within the Muslim areas may not report for work on the days designated by law as Muslim holidays.
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