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By PNA

A Muslim non government organization leader on Sunday lauded the dawning of democracy in Egypt, describing it a grass-roots led movements to demand democracy and justice for the masses.

"As the Philippine nation prepares to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its People Power Revolution in two weeks time, we watched with a feeling of "deja vu" as thousands of Egyptians gathered demanding that President Hosni Mubarak step down," Amina Rasul, president of Philippine Council for Islam and Democracy, said in a statement.

She said over the last four weeks, the PCID has been watching the events unfolded in Tunisia and then Egypt.

"The last few days, with bated breath, we would say a prayer for the Egyptians gathered in Tahrir Square, their Liberation Square," Rasul said, adding: "Mabrouk, people of Egypt! A blessing has been bestowed upon you! Congratulations!

Rasul said the bravery of the Egyptian people must be commended against powerful Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.

She said the last few days have been riveting, with the Egyptians overcoming their fear of their "Pharaoh" and his palace guards, demanding that he step down.

Kon itandi sa Edsa I, minor minor ra man tingali ang bag-o lang natapos nga upheaval sa Egypt...