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Heritage of India
Ramadan – this is the muslim holy festival of
fasting and prayer.
*Some famous Filipino epic poems, tales and plays
are of Muslim origin.
Example: Moro -moro play of the Tagalogs and
the epic poem Darangan of Maranao.
Singkil is a royal Muslim dance of the
Maranao.
Some Tagalog words have Arabic origin examples:
*Akma – akma – appropriate
*Alak – arak – wine
* Pilat – pirat – scar
* Salamat – salam- thanks