About this Holiday
All Souls Day, observed on November 2nd, is a Christian day of remembrance for all the faithful departed, praying for the souls believed to be in purgatory awaiting entry into heaven. In the Philippines, it is celebrated alongside All Saints Day as 'Undas,' a two-day occasion when families gather at cemeteries to pray, light candles, and share food in honor of deceased relatives. The tradition reflects the Filipino belief in the continuity of family bonds beyond death and the power of prayer for the departed.