President Barrow declares Thursday public holiday over Maulud Nabi

President Adama Barrow has declared this Thursday a public holiday throughout the country in observance of Maulud Nabi, locally called GAMO which will be observed on Wednesday night, 28th October 2020.

“The holiday is to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) with an all night vigil. Muslims recite the Holy Quran, narrate the life history of the Prophet of Islam as a model for Muslims as well as invoke religious songs throughout the night.

“President Barrow takes this opportunity to wish Muslims at home and abroad a blessed holiday,” State House said in a statement.