BFBCI Vice President for Corporate Affairs Datu Macapanton Jihad Abbas III shared the significance of Eid al-Adha on PTV 4 last June 21, 2023. The Eid al- Adha was declared a holiday by His Excellency President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos on June 28, 2023.
During the interview, VP Jihad Abbas explained that Eid al-Adha is a commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his own son to obey the commandment of God. This is why the occasion is also called the Feast of Sacrifice. The BFBCI, under the leadership of President Al-Ra’is Datu Nasraili B. Conding, expressed gratitude to PTV 4 management for honoring the occasion and trusting BFBCI to provide accurate and truthful information. The interview was part of PTV 4’s effort to provide comprehensive coverage of the Eid al-Adha celebrations and to promote understanding of the customs and traditions associated with the occasion.