President Adama Barrow has declared Tuesday, November 20 a public holiday to enable the Muslim faithful commemorate Maulud Nabi – Prophet Muhammad’s birthday.
The declaration is contained in a statement signed Saturday evening by Director of Press and Public Relations Amie Bojang Sissoho.
The President, according to the statement, acting under section 76 of the 1997 Constitution of Republic of The Gambia is pleased to declare Tuesday 20th November, 2018, as a public throughout The Gambia, in observance of the Muslim feast of Maulud-nabi.
“The holiday is in honor of the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammed (SAW). His birthday is commemorated by many Muslims around the world with recitations of the Holy Quran, religious songs, and preaching about his life,” the statement said.
“President Barrow wishes to take this opportunity to wish the Muslim community, in The Gambia and beyond, a blessed holiday.”
