President Adama Barrow has declared Monday August 12 a public holiday in The Gambia in observance of the Eid festival.

A statement from State House on Thursday, said President Adama Barrow “acting under Section 76 (1) of the 1997 Constitution of The Gambia, is pleased to declare Monday, 12th August 2019 a Public Holiday throughout The Gambia in honour of the Muslim feast of Eid-al-Adha.

“On behalf of the First Family and the government, the president would like to wish the entire Muslim Ummah a joyous and blessed Eid celebration.”

Muslims in The Gambia will join their counterparts around the world on Sunday August 11 to observe the feast of Eid ul Adha. The feast known locally as Tobaski is one of the most popular festivals in the country.