President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Saturday joined the Muslim faithful in the country and around the world in the solemn observance of Eid’l Adha or the Feast of the Sacrifice, calling on Filipinos to prepare to go beyond comfort zones.

In his message, the President said the day is a reminder that “with deep faith and loyalty to our virtues, we can take risks for hefty costs, even if it means losing those whom we love and letting go of many things that matter to us.”

Eid’l Adha, one of the two holidays in Islam, commemorates how Ibrahim offered his son in obedience to Allah.

The President urged Filipinos to believe that “in entrusting ourselves and surrendering our worries to Supreme Authority, all our hearts’ desires for the greater good will be heard and granted.”

“The solemn narrative that punctuates this occasion tells us that, at the onset of this administration, we must prepare ourselves to go beyond our comfort zones as we walk the path we have willingly chosen,” Marcos said.

The Chief Executive likewise highlighted the value of fighting for what is right.

“The journey ahead of us will not be easy, but if we fight for what is right and predicate our every action on our love for our fellowmen, our people will surely benefit from the results of our individual choices,” he said.

“Let us therefore offer ourselves for the sake of others and take to heart the lessons we learn today so that we may be rewarded spiritually and become worthy recipients of Allah’s manifold blessing and protection,” he added.

The President concluded his message by expressing hope that we “will transcend our differences, break the chains of divisiveness, and emerge strong and united as one nation.”PND

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