{"id":16889,"date":"2026-03-11T08:24:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T08:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usep.edu.ph\/cas\/?p=16889"},"modified":"2026-08-01T08:29:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T08:29:09","slug":"%f0%9d%90%94%f0%9d%90%92%f0%9d%90%9e%f0%9d%90%8f-%f0%9d%90%8f%f0%9d%90%9a%f0%9d%90%9b%f0%9d%90%ae%f0%9d%90%a4%f0%9d%90%9a-%f0%9d%9f%90%f0%9d%9f%94-%f0%9d%90%9b%f0%9d%90%ab%f0%9d%90%a2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usep.edu.ph\/cas\/2026\/03\/11\/%f0%9d%90%94%f0%9d%90%92%f0%9d%90%9e%f0%9d%90%8f-%f0%9d%90%8f%f0%9d%90%9a%f0%9d%90%9b%f0%9d%90%ae%f0%9d%90%a4%f0%9d%90%9a-%f0%9d%9f%90%f0%9d%9f%94-%f0%9d%90%9b%f0%9d%90%ab%f0%9d%90%a2\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud835\udc14\ud835\udc12\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc0f \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc24\ud835\udc1a \u2018\ud835\udfd0\ud835\udfd4 \ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc2c \ud835\udc1f\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc21 \ud835\udc01\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc28 \ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">There is beauty in every religion when their principles align with the goodness of humanity.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Beyond books, journals, and traditional classroom discussions, the essence of learning continues through experiencing real-world cultures. Amidst the cold, rainy afternoon of February 26, 2026, students, faculty, and staff came together in Room 209-210 of the \ud835\udc02\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc28\ud835\udc1f \ud835\udc00\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2c \ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1d \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2c (\ud835\udc02\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc12) building to witness the tradition and significance of the \ud835\udc11\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27 and the \ud835\udc01\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc28 \ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e in person as the \ud835\udc14\ud835\udc12\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc0f \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc24\ud835\udc1a continues in its second year.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201c\ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc24\ud835\udc1a\u201d, or \u201c\ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc24\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20 \ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc1f\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2d\u201d, comes from the Tausug word \u201c\ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc24\ud835\udc1a\u201d, which means \u201c\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc28 \ud835\udc28\ud835\udc29\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\u201d or \u201c\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc28 \ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc24\u201d, therefore interpreted as the end of fasting after a sunset in Ramadan. The season of \ud835\udc11\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27 is a moment of reflection and prayer for the \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc2c as they live and abide by the teachings in the \ud835\udc10\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2b&#8217;\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27, reaffirming their faith and giving thanks to \ud835\udc00\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc21 for His grace. It is also a safe space where people of different faiths gather together to reflect and share their insights and values through a meal, celebrating diversity and encouraging mutual respect between each other.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201c[\ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc24\ud835\udc1a] is a testament that we are for inclusivity, so regardless of your religion, of your faith, of your \ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27, we recognize, we give justice to your being as a human person,\u201d says \ud835\udc00\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc1c. \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc1f. \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc23\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1d \ud835\udc12. \ud835\udc08\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27, adviser of the \ud835\udc14\ud835\udc12\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc0f \ud835\udc08\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1c \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d \ud835\udc02\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc25.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cHindi lang ito simpleng pagdiriwang, bagkus isa itong makulay na pagtitipon sa mga ngayon, dahilan sa tayo ay nandito at tayo ay galing sa iba&#8217;t ibang grupo lalo na&#8217;t mayroon tayong iba&#8217;t ibang sektang pinanggalingan. (This is not only a simple celebration, but it is also a colorful gathering because we are here and we come from different [ethnic] groups, especially that we come from different sectors.)\u201d adds \ud835\udc00\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc1c. \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc1f. \ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27 \ud835\udc01\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1a, head of the \ud835\udc06\ud835\udc04 \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc25 \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2c \ud835\udc03\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc29\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The project, which was made in partnership with the \ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2c\u2019 \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc32 (\ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc12\ud835\udc12) and the \ud835\udc06\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc25 \ud835\udc04\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc27 (\ud835\udc06\ud835\udc04) program of the \ud835\udc02\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc28\ud835\udc1f \ud835\udc00\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2c \ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1d \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2c (\ud835\udc02\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc12), was originally intended as a supplementary learning resource for students who are enrolled in the \ud835\udc04\ud835\udc06\ud835\udc04 \ud835\udfd1\ud835\udfcf\ud835\udfd1 &#8211; \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc29\ud835\udc29\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc08\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2c \ud835\udc02\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2c course, but its purpose goes deeper than that. Following its successful run last year, the \ud835\udc14\ud835\udc12\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc0f \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc24\ud835\udc1a continues to spread knowledge about the Islamic way of life as a testament of the University\u2019s commitment towards an inclusive education, bringing the \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27 \ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e closer for the people to see its wonders. It has since broadened its audience, inviting more students who showed interest in partaking in an enlightening conversation.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">As the students waited for the \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1b (\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2d) to come through, they took every lecture as an opportunity to take notes and listen eagerly in silence, deepening their knowledge about Islam. This time, two Muslim scholars willingly took the time to impart their knowledge on the significance of \ud835\udc11\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27 and the \ud835\udc01\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc28 \ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e, aiming to break the stereotypes by correcting the common misconceptions about the religion in this life-changing activity.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\ud835\udc12\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc0c \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d and motivational speaker \ud835\udc14\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc21 \ud835\udc04\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc1a \ud835\udc09\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2f\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2b, who was also the keynote speaker of last year&#8217;s \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc24\ud835\udc1a, returns to USeP to graciously share his wisdom on the sacredness and importance of fasting in \ud835\udc11\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27 and the \ud835\udc05\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2f\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc2c \ud835\udc28\ud835\udc1f \ud835\udc08\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc26. He shares that, while Ramadan is still meant to test our faith, obedience, and discipline by discernment and resistance against the temptation of sin, there are a few exceptions that may allow people to not fast due to some circumstances, showing the merciful side of the religion. Even so, he reminds everyone about the true spirit of Ramadan, that it is not only an act of obedience, but also an act of gratitude for His guidance.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cAng tunay na diwa why we are fasting in the month of Ramadan, we are happy and celebrating that in this month, guidance is available for humanity (The true spirit behind our fasting in the month of Ramadan is because we are happy and we are celebrating that in this month, guidance is available for humanity),\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Meanwhile, \ud835\udc14\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc1a \ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2b-\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc13\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27 \ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc26, who served the Bangsamoro community as a \ud835\udc03\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc29\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc32 \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2b \ud835\udc28\ud835\udc1f \ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc25 \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc2f\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2c \ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1d \ud835\udc03\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2f\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc29\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d, shares that the necessity of an independent government in the \ud835\udc01\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc0c region aligns itself with the Islamic values of justice, mercy, accountability, integrity, and service to the vulnerable that the community needs. She also reminds the interfaith community to uphold the Islamic faith and humanitarian values by holding ourselves accountable in all our actions, not only for the family or for the community, but also for Allah.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cWhat you practice, you preach, and what you preach, you practice. What you intend, you do, and what you do, you intend,\u201d she said.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc24\ud835\udc1a became a perfect opportunity for everyone to open their minds and reflect on these lessons as the speakers took the time to address some relevant questions from the audience, such as seeking forgiveness and the moral dilemma of children in Muslim families. In return, the audience also expressed their appreciation towards the speakers for enlightening everyone about the goodness of Islam.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">What makes this year\u2019s event more interesting lies in its timely coincidence: as both the \ud835\udc11\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27 and the \ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27 \ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc27 started in the same month this year, witnessing a moment that happens once in a blue moon becomes more meaningful to ponder into the significance of their shared values. Besides respecting each other\u2019s cultures and traditions, many religious leaders have been calling for an interfaith dialogue, prayer, and reflection between \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc2c and \ud835\udc02\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2c despite the striking differences in their beliefs.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">At 5:51 PM, everyone stood together in solemnity when the \ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20 (call to prayer) came, which marks the end of fasting. Many non-Muslim members joined in solidarity as our Muslim brothers and sisters expressed their sincere devotion towards Allah, uniting everyone through prayer and thanksgiving. This was followed by the \ud835\udc08\ud835\udc1f\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2b, which was generously prepared as an \ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc2d \ud835\udc28\ud835\udc1f \ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2a\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc21 (\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc32) through the \ud835\udc0e\ud835\udc1f\ud835\udc1f\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc28\ud835\udc1f \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2b \ud835\udc28\ud835\udc1f \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d \ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc1a \ud835\udc08. \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc22, in collaboration with \ud835\udc14\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc21 \ud835\udc04\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc1a \ud835\udc09\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2f\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2b, \ud835\udc00\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc1c. \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc1f. \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc23\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1d \ud835\udc12. \ud835\udc08\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27, and \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc2b. \ud835\udc05\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2c \ud835\udc0d. \ud835\udc11\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc28, symbolizing the Islamic duty of charity and service to others.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">As the \ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc12\ud835\udc12 \ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2c took charge of the food distribution, everyone lined up outside the room, waiting patiently for the food to be served. Excitement was written all over each other\u2019s faces, curious about the variety of Bangsamoro delicacies and what each of it tastes like. There\u2019s the signature \ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc32\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc21 \ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc26, the creamy chicken in white sauce, the twisty flavor of spicy mango chicken, the \ud835\udc29\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc32\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20 \ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc24, the savory beef rendang, the beef caldereta, the garlic shrimp, the mixed seafood, and the tuna fish fillet. There were also well-known Tausug glutinous delicacies such as \ud835\udc29\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc22 \ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc22, \ud835\udc29\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2c, and \ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1d-\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1d, and fruits such as watermelon and grapes, which added more delight to the cuisine. While everyone had their fill of the meal with laughter and amazement, \ud835\udc14\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc21 \ud835\udc04\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc1a \ud835\udc09\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2f\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2b, together with \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc1f. \ud835\udc08\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27 and \ud835\udc1f\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc30 \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc26 \ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc2c, remained in the room and prayed the \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1b \ud835\udc29\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc32\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2b together using the \ud835\udc13\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc20 \ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc32 (\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2d), all while surrounded in peaceful silence.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The core message of the \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc24\ud835\udc1a celebration reminds us that Islam is not the kind of religion most people paint them to be; rather, it is a religion that respects humanity and embodies mercy, compassion, justice, and fairness towards everyone, especially the poor and needy, no matter their culture or social status. Through this immersive experience, it is now our responsibility to embrace diversity within the multicultural Philippines and to spread the word that we can co-exist with each other no matter what we believe, for we are meant to exist in this world full of love and kindness, bringing each other to a close spiritual relationship with our Creator.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/pabukahausep?__cft__[0]=AZYdAgWcn13iKNqb_NvvA3MZX3MFyH_AokcOzLJtbWP8YgbPVmy07wCtOQaZNzIc8FC6G3fFH0yTR2Sck_TFf6nuw7Tz0T0r5P484Th1sUf-Jv-r5wukrpOEMKq6B1f9eQXh2IPZ0g3v0ckLaD94J1DDQm8nsB9V1MsDG1O1x3HfZkFI_cs1z9PJlteR2d1MAas&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">#PabukaHaUSeP<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/celebrationoffaithanddiversity?__cft__[0]=AZYdAgWcn13iKNqb_NvvA3MZX3MFyH_AokcOzLJtbWP8YgbPVmy07wCtOQaZNzIc8FC6G3fFH0yTR2Sck_TFf6nuw7Tz0T0r5P484Th1sUf-Jv-r5wukrpOEMKq6B1f9eQXh2IPZ0g3v0ckLaD94J1DDQm8nsB9V1MsDG1O1x3HfZkFI_cs1z9PJlteR2d1MAas&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">#CelebrationOfFaithAndDiversity<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/ramadan2026?__cft__[0]=AZYdAgWcn13iKNqb_NvvA3MZX3MFyH_AokcOzLJtbWP8YgbPVmy07wCtOQaZNzIc8FC6G3fFH0yTR2Sck_TFf6nuw7Tz0T0r5P484Th1sUf-Jv-r5wukrpOEMKq6B1f9eQXh2IPZ0g3v0ckLaD94J1DDQm8nsB9V1MsDG1O1x3HfZkFI_cs1z9PJlteR2d1MAas&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">#Ramadan2026<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/usepcares?__cft__[0]=AZYdAgWcn13iKNqb_NvvA3MZX3MFyH_AokcOzLJtbWP8YgbPVmy07wCtOQaZNzIc8FC6G3fFH0yTR2Sck_TFf6nuw7Tz0T0r5P484Th1sUf-Jv-r5wukrpOEMKq6B1f9eQXh2IPZ0g3v0ckLaD94J1DDQm8nsB9V1MsDG1O1x3HfZkFI_cs1z9PJlteR2d1MAas&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">#USePCARES<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/webuilddreamswithoutlimits?__cft__[0]=AZYdAgWcn13iKNqb_NvvA3MZX3MFyH_AokcOzLJtbWP8YgbPVmy07wCtOQaZNzIc8FC6G3fFH0yTR2Sck_TFf6nuw7Tz0T0r5P484Th1sUf-Jv-r5wukrpOEMKq6B1f9eQXh2IPZ0g3v0ckLaD94J1DDQm8nsB9V1MsDG1O1x3HfZkFI_cs1z9PJlteR2d1MAas&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">#WeBuildDreamsWithoutLimits<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is beauty in every religion when their principles align with the goodness of humanity. 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