Author: ROBBY JOY D. SALVERON

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TASK GROUP FALCON. Davao City Administrator Atty. Zuleika Lopez hands over the certificate of appreciation to Task Group Falcon Commander Lt. Col Nestor Mondia on Tuesday, June 27, at the flag raising ceremony held in front of the City Hall, Davao City on Tuesday, June 27. The city government awarded 30 members of TG Falcon for apprehending the patriarch of the Maute family, Cayamora Maute in a checkpoint in Barangay Sirawan, Toril on June 6. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

TASK GROUP FALCON

Davao City Administrator Atty. Zuleika Lopez hands over the certificate of appreciation to Task Group Falcon Commander Lt. Col Nestor Mondia on Tuesday, June 27, at the flag raising ceremony held in front of the City Hall, Davao City on Tuesday, June 27. The city government awarded 30 members of TG Falcon for apprehending the patriarch of the Maute family, Cayamora Maute in a checkpoint in Barangay Sirawan, Toril on June 6. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article A different Eid
Muslims in Davao City start their observation of the fasting month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, today. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

A different Eid

Eid al-Fitr is supposed to be a joyous and meaningful celebration of the Muslim community all over the world as it translates to a “festival of breaking of the fast” and marks the end of Ramadan or for them. However, for Moros affected in the Marawi siege, today’s celebration is different.

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Read more about the article Eid’l Fit’r in Davao: Muslims hope for lasting peace
In solemn prayer, Muslims end the month of Ramadan with renewed faith and solidarity.

Eid’l Fit’r in Davao: Muslims hope for lasting peace

The Muslim residents here only have one prayer – peace in the country, as they celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan on Sunday, June 25.

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AFTER PRAYER. Muslim families gather at the Tionko football field in Davao City for a prayer during Sunday's Eid'l Fitr celebration, June 25. This photo shows a Muslim family heading home after the celebration. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

AFTER PRAYER

Muslim families gather at the Tionko football field in Davao City for a prayer during Sunday's Eid'l Fit'r celebration, June 25. This photo shows a Muslim family heading home after the celebration. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

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FINAL TABLETOP. Responders from the different rescue units in the city gather in a room at the University of Mindanao Bolton campus as final instructions are given to them prior to the earthquake drill rehearsal. The rehearsal done Saturday, June 24, is part of the city's preparation for the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) to be held next week, June 29.(Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

FINAL TABLETOP

Responders from the different rescue units in the city gather in a room at the University of Mindanao Bolton campus as final instructions are given to them prior to the earthquake drill rehearsal. The rehearsal done Saturday, June 24, is part of the city's preparation for the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) to be held next week, June 29.(Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

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