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Manila, May 24 (EFE/EPA).- Muslim communities in the Philippines on Sundau observed Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of the fasting month of Ramadan amid gathering restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and it is believed that the revelation of the first verse in the Koran was during its last 10 nights.(Camera: ROLEX DELA PENA).FOOTAGE SHOWS A MUSLIM COMMUNITY IN QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES.
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