The Gambia Government has declared Thursday, October 29, 2020 as a public holiday to mark Mawlud Nabi (Gamo).

This disclosure was made by Office of the President this afternoon.  

“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.