Ramadan Mubarak 2015 | Beautiful Mosques in the Philippines

Alhamdulillah, the Holy Month of Ramadan has officially started today, June 18, 2015 here in the Philippines. Ramadan Mubarak! A Blessed Ramadan to our Muslim brothers and sisters. May Allah bestow upon you the strength as you fulfill the month-long fasting, and may Allah bless you for all your efforts.

Ramadan Mubarak 2014

Today is the start of Ramadan in the Philippines and in many countries around the world. The Blessed Month of Ramadan is one of the most special months for Muslims as this is when they observe one of the five pillars of Islam. For 29 to 30 days, our Muslim brothers and sisters will perform the Sawm, or fasting, from dusk until dawn and will abstain from eating, drinking and having sexual contact with their spouse.

The Pangalay Dance of Sulu

Pangalay Courtship Dance

Pangalay is a traditional Tausug dance characterized by elaborate body postures and gestures and the graceful arm and hand movement of the dancer, amplified by the use of janggay or metal claws. The dance is performed to the music of the kulintangan, gandang, agong and gabang. Commonly referred to as the fingernail dance, Pangalay is usually performed during weddings and other festive celebrations.