MARAWI CITY—Residents who stayed put despite the fighting between soldiers and terrorists here trooped to mosques on Friday to celebrate Eid al-Adha or Day of Sacrifice, a key Muslim holiday. But unlike in the past when Maranao families slaughtered animals for the feast, yesterday’s celebration was toned down. End to warMost residents of the predominantly Muslim city said they prayed for an end to war. In a statement, Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chair Murad Ebrahim acknowledged the suffering of the Maranao people due to the fighting. For donation from overseas:Inquirer Foundation Corp account:Inquirer Foundation Corp. Banco De Oro (BDO) Current Account No: 007960018860Swift Code: BNORPHMM

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 01, 2017 20:03 UTC