September 21, 2009, Monday, is the end of Ramadan and is declared as a non-working holiday.

The Philippines, with a majority Christian population, recognized Eid ul-Fitr as a regular holiday by virtue of Republic Act No. 9177 signed on November 13, 2002. The law was enacted in deference to the Filipino Muslim community. Also, the RA was created to further promote peace among major religions in the Philippines. The first public holiday was set on December 6, 2002.

Meanwhile, the Islamic holiday of Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of the fasting period of Ramadan and the first day of the following month, after another new moon has been sighted. The Eid falls after 29 or 30 days of fasting, per the lunar sighting. Eid ul-Fitr means the Festival of Breaking the Fast; a special celebration is made. Food is donated to the poor (‘Zakat al-Fitr’), everyone puts on their best, usually new, clothes, and communal prayers are held in the early morning, followed by feasting and visiting relatives and friends. The prayer is two rakaahs only, and it is optional (waajib) prayer as opposed to the compulsory five daily prayers. Muslims are expected to do this as an act of worship, and to thank Allah (God). source

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