Ang ARMM or Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao ay nabibilang sa Mindanao
Island group of the Philippines. Nabibilang sa ARMM ang 6 na mga probinsiya na
makikita sa mapa.
LANAO DEL SUR
Lanao del Sur forms the western portion of Northern Mindanao. It is bounded on the north by Lanao del Norte, on the east by Bukidnon, on the west by Illana Bay, and on the south by Maguindanao and Cotabato. Rolling hills and valleys, a placid lake and river dominate the landscape.
Climate
The province has a cool and pleasant climate that falls dominantly under type F, which is distinguished by an even distribution of rainfall throughout the year. The Philippine summer is not quite distinct here. The wettest month is February and the dryest month is June. Lanao del Sur is outside of the typhoon belt
Language / Dialect
The Maranao dialect is the most commonly spoken. Also spoken are Tagalog and Visaya as well as English and Arabic.
CULTURAL
TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS
Aga Khan Museum
This repository of Maranao and other Moro artifacts boasts a huge collection of indigenous art and cultural materials, ethnic music, the native tools and weapons used by the Muslims, and houses of different artistic designs. It was named so in honor of King Aga Khan who contributed significantly to the realization of the museum. It is located within Mindanao State University, Marawi City.
Aga Khan Museum
This repository of Maranao and other Moro artifacts boasts a huge collection of indigenous art and cultural materials, ethnic music, the native tools and weapons used by the Muslims, and houses of different artistic designs. It was named so in honor of King Aga Khan who contributed significantly to the realization of the museum. It is located within Mindanao State University, Marawi City.
Moncado Colony
It was named in honor of Hilario Camino Moncado, a native Filipino, a leader, an organizer, an author of books, and a lecturer on the humanities. He graduated with honors at the age of nine from the India College of Mystery and Psychics. Moncado monuments as well as monuments of wild animals can be found on the site. It is located in Moncado, Cadingilan.
It was named in honor of Hilario Camino Moncado, a native Filipino, a leader, an organizer, an author of books, and a lecturer on the humanities. He graduated with honors at the age of nine from the India College of Mystery and Psychics. Moncado monuments as well as monuments of wild animals can be found on the site. It is located in Moncado, Cadingilan.
Torogans & Sambitory Old Building
The unique natural setting of the Maranaos in Marawi City is best manifested by the presence of the many large torogans, the Maranao houses, characterized by an antique royal high roof with curved designs. The torogans are found in Amito, Dayawan, Marawi City, Sambitory Building, Barrio Naga, Marawi City.
The unique natural setting of the Maranaos in Marawi City is best manifested by the presence of the many large torogans, the Maranao houses, characterized by an antique royal high roof with curved designs. The torogans are found in Amito, Dayawan, Marawi City, Sambitory Building, Barrio Naga, Marawi City.
Mindanao State University (MSU)
Marawi City draws the most number of visitors within Lanao del Sur due in most part to MSU. Founded in 1962, it serves as an educational institute and a center of social and cultural integration.
Marawi City draws the most number of visitors within Lanao del Sur due in most part to MSU. Founded in 1962, it serves as an educational institute and a center of social and cultural integration.
Dasalan Handicraft Building
It houses Maranao art-in-execution. Expert carvers and weavers offer live demonstrations here, displaying their impressive craft and skills.
It houses Maranao art-in-execution. Expert carvers and weavers offer live demonstrations here, displaying their impressive craft and skills.
Tugaya Town
It has a near-exclusive reputation for producing brassware, being the only community in the province that produces excellent brassware. Practically every family has a bellows in the area where the metals are smelted. Using the cire perdule or lost wax technique, cannons and gongs, betelnut boxes and King Faisal Center of Arabic Studies It is located in Marawi City.
It has a near-exclusive reputation for producing brassware, being the only community in the province that produces excellent brassware. Practically every family has a bellows in the area where the metals are smelted. Using the cire perdule or lost wax technique, cannons and gongs, betelnut boxes and King Faisal Center of Arabic Studies It is located in Marawi City.
Mahaad of Arabi
It is located in Marawi City.
It is located in Marawi City.
Jatul Philippine Al Islamic
It is located in Marawi City.
It is located in Marawi City.
Dansalan College
It is located in Marawi City.
It is located in Marawi City.
FEASTS
AND FESTIVALS
Maulid en Nabi
The entire Muslim world celebrates this feast, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). It is a movable feast that the Sultan or Datu is obliged to throw for his people. Some of the Maranaos do their celebrating ahead and then rest on the day itself.
The entire Muslim world celebrates this feast, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). It is a movable feast that the Sultan or Datu is obliged to throw for his people. Some of the Maranaos do their celebrating ahead and then rest on the day itself.
Ramadan
All Muslims eagerly look forward to the twelfth month of the year for the month-long Ramadan. In Lanao del Sur, it is so special that the Muslim folk willingly spend what they have earned during the other eleven months in just this one. They go about looking not only for the best food in town but the best kitchen utensils. They put away the old things and bring out the new ones during the month. On the very first night, which some call Pegang, special foods are served joyfully in new, beautiful wares. The Muslims believe that giving and praying during this month will be rewarded a thousand times, than the other months.
All Muslims eagerly look forward to the twelfth month of the year for the month-long Ramadan. In Lanao del Sur, it is so special that the Muslim folk willingly spend what they have earned during the other eleven months in just this one. They go about looking not only for the best food in town but the best kitchen utensils. They put away the old things and bring out the new ones during the month. On the very first night, which some call Pegang, special foods are served joyfully in new, beautiful wares. The Muslims believe that giving and praying during this month will be rewarded a thousand times, than the other months.
Eidel Fitri
Celebrated every 29th or 30th of the month of the Ramadan, it falls on the breaking of the fast and serves as a farewell feast for the miracles and blessings during the Holy Month. A thanksgiving prayer for all the blessings is given.
Celebrated every 29th or 30th of the month of the Ramadan, it falls on the breaking of the fast and serves as a farewell feast for the miracles and blessings during the Holy Month. A thanksgiving prayer for all the blessings is given.
Eidil Adha
Celebrated two and a half months after the Eidil Fitri, it is in commemoration of the Islam Revolution. It signifies the progressive realization of Islamic principles and teachings among believers.
Celebrated two and a half months after the Eidil Fitri, it is in commemoration of the Islam Revolution. It signifies the progressive realization of Islamic principles and teachings among believers.
Ashura
Falling on the tenth day of the Muharram, it is celebrated by the Maranaos by serving a feast that puts emphasis on vegetables. Fern is a compulsory vegetable in the feast. It is served in memory of the time when the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), having encountered the difficulties of the war, only had ferns to fill his people’s hunger.
Falling on the tenth day of the Muharram, it is celebrated by the Maranaos by serving a feast that puts emphasis on vegetables. Fern is a compulsory vegetable in the feast. It is served in memory of the time when the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), having encountered the difficulties of the war, only had ferns to fill his people’s hunger.
Kanduli
It is the occasion of bestowing money and lavish food to celebrate a landmark achievement, such as the crowning of a Sultan, Datu or Bai, the naming of a child, a wedding, or even when one’s wish has been granted.
It is the occasion of bestowing money and lavish food to celebrate a landmark achievement, such as the crowning of a Sultan, Datu or Bai, the naming of a child, a wedding, or even when one’s wish has been granted.
Kapemorod
It is a feast celebrated by the Datus, Sultan, and Bais, held during the Mauled en Nabi, the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
It is a feast celebrated by the Datus, Sultan, and Bais, held during the Mauled en Nabi, the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
Morod a Datu
The festivities start a week before the crowning of a Sultan, Bae or Datu. Everyone is invited, and food is served in abundance.
The festivities start a week before the crowning of a Sultan, Bae or Datu. Everyone is invited, and food is served in abundance.
Morod a Bae
After the coronation of the Sultan, the women or Bae of the place is given a feast in honor of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
After the coronation of the Sultan, the women or Bae of the place is given a feast in honor of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
Murod a Miskin
It is a feast given to the poor of the community. Food is prepared and everyone is invited, including the Sultan, to partake of the feast.
It is a feast given to the poor of the community. Food is prepared and everyone is invited, including the Sultan, to partake of the feast.
Murod a Lomalayag
It is a feast given by travelers or sailors after they have returned from a trip in thanksgiving for their success and safety.
It is a feast given by travelers or sailors after they have returned from a trip in thanksgiving for their success and safety.
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