Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, leader of the opposition United Democratic Party, has called on Gambians to embrace tolerance, humility and unity in his Eid message.

“I continue to reiterate that even as we come to the end of this Holy Month that we must emulate qualities of humility, respect and tolerance; to embrace forgiveness towards humankind and continue on with our generosity of sharing and caring.

“This is the time for continued unity; unity of purpose; unity of sharing; unity of compassion, peace and love and unity of oneness in the eyes of Allah. 

“On the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr, I invite us all to continue with these virtues to visit one another especially the sick, less abled and the elderly and to share amongst each other the abundance of blessings we have thus received with those less fortunate than us,” he said.

“During the past Holy Month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world are encouraged and expected during Fasting, to be extra generous; kind and forgiving and to humble themselves reminding oneself of those who are less fortunate and unable to have decent food to eat.

“On behalf of the entire Executive and Members of the United Democratic Party, I wish us all a Blessed Eid Al-Fitr. Happy Koriteh to you and your family. May Allah (SWT) accept our prayers and our fasting and forgive us our sins. God bless you all,” he added.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba