President Adama Barrow has declared Saturday August 29 a public holiday throughout The Gambia in observance of the Muslim Day of Ashura, also known as ‘Yawmul Ashura’.

As the observance of the day coincides with the global Coronavirus pandemic, President Barrow urges Muslims to remember and pray for those who lost their lives because of the virus and wish those infected a speedy recovery.  

“The President urged all to pray for peace, stability, progress, and development in our country and around the globe,” a State House statement said. 

“He also extends best wishes to all Muslims in The Gambia and abroad, in particular, the COVID Frontline workers in the various fields of operations a happy and blessed Yawmul Ashura.”