The Joyous’ Eid-ul-Fitr

By Datu Allan "Abu Assad" M. Maasir

In the name of Allah Most Merciful, Most Gracious Assalamo alaicom (Salam), as what the Muslim belief in spreading the greetings of peace (Salam).

 "As Muhammad prophet said, you shall not intend to go until you believe and you have not believed until you love one another, shall I tell you of something you can do to make you love one another? Spread the greetings of Salam amongst yourselves,” Abdullah bin Umar said.

The seal of the organization (top photo) and Datu Allan "Abu Assad" M. Maasir and his lovely spouse.

A man asked the prophet what is the best act of Islam, he said: "to feed others and to give greetings of Salam to those whom you know and to those whom you do not know".

 I am Datu Allan "Abu Assad" M. Maasir, a consultant of the Pangasinan provincial government under Governor Ramon V. Guico, III and President of the North Central Luzon Council for Muslim and Christian Inc. As the only CSO Muslim affairs and Christian network in Pangasinan we came up with a framework on how Muslim’s constituents become active participants in good governance of society like peace building in the Islamic context and perspective with the other faith.

Known as Datu Kaisa-isa of Muslim community, I announced our beloved kabaleyans who are both Muslim and Christian members that the 2024 holy month of Ramadan will be ending on April 10 and 11, 2024 as we celebrating EID FITR.  In connection to it, we would be able to identify issues and concern pertaining to the sacrifices against all prohibited action during Ramadan as one of the major pillars of Islam.

 It is 9th month of the world Muslim calendar and months of abstaining from something (Haram) prohibited in Islamic way of life. It is performed between raising and setting of the sun. This month like in Pangasinan all Muslims are celebrating the month of Ramadan where GOD (Allah) revealed to Mohammad - peace be upon him the Holy Quran.

 The importance of Ramadan will always reflect the Muslim community in nation building and a way of life for those who truly believe in Islam. Ramadan is a practice ground of teaching good manners and right conduct and prohibit immoral and wrong acts in order to fend off sins and avoid affronting Allah. Our people in Pangasinan and members of our organization - Muslim and Christian aliked – deserve plaudits after the 30 days of Ramadan. It is a victory for of all us which will direct the attention of the reward of Allah to us.

 We share to all Muslims in the world and the province of Pangasinan this celebration. Allah Akbar (God is great)! Wassalam and sukran.