Marawi Evacuees Celebrate Traditional Muslim Festival at Relocation Site

Описание: Marawi evacuees celebrated the traditional Muslim festival Eid al-Adha on Friday away from home in the south Philippines, despite bombs dropping from the air in their homeland.

Hundreds of thousands of local residents have fled fighting in Marawi. Others are living with their relatives in evacuation centers.

For 64-year old Marawi evacuee Sultan Badri Monte, his only prayer is ending the conflict in his homeland once and for all.

"I hope the conflict ends soon so that we can all go back home in peace," said Monte.

For over 100 days now, Sultan and his family have been living in a tent, surviving only on help that they get from the government and aid organizations. He says the battle between the Philippine military and IS-linked militants have left them with nothing.

"We left with nothing but the clothes we were wearing. And I know that even if we're able to get back home, there will be nothing left there. I'm not pointing fingers at anyone but I know most of our things have been looted," added Monte.

The local government has helped them celebrate the festival by delivering cattle to all evacuation camps.

"Every Eid occasion, we always hold family gatherings, share meals together. And that's what the provincial government is providing today. At least today, it's a respite from the everyday reality of war," said Zia Adiong, a member of Lanao del Sur Crisis Management Committee.

The Philippine military says the conflict will end soon as it has regained control of a key bridge in Marawi.

Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is a traditional Muslim festival where animals are butchered for sacrifice. It is celebrated worldwide every year based on the Islamic calendar.
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