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Gambia Celebrates Eid – al - Fitr

Muslims in The Gambia on Saturday joined Muslims elsewhere in celebrating the feast of Eid-al-Fitr. In observance of the occasion, the Imam Ratib of Banjul, Alhagi Cherno Kah, delivered a sermon after the prayers attended by thousands of worshippers at the King Fahad prayer grounds in Banjul. The Imam thanked Allah for bringing the month of Ramadan to a peaceful end and granting the faithful the ability and means to execute the rites. He also commended President Jammeh, the business community,...

Yiriwa FM holds Islamic conference

Yiriwa Development Radio Station, on Monday held its annual Islamic Conference and breaking of fast, at a ceremony held at its office complex in Brikama Sanchaba. The ceremony brought together celebrated Islamic scholars and preachers within Brikama and   beyond. In his opening remarks, Alhagie Sankung Touray, Imam of Brikama reminded Muslims to strenghten their love and sympathy for each other during the holy month of Ramadan. Oustass Alieu Nget, speaking on the topic on LAILATUl QADR (...

Disabled get S/K West Ramadan gift

As part of a series of donations to Muslims in this holy month of Ramadan, Serrekunda West Constituency on Saturday September 29, distributed sugar to various disabled groups in the Kanifing Municipal Council. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Alhagie Bakary E Jammeh, APRC Chairman for Serekunda West Constituency, told the beneficiaries that the sugar was President Jammeh’s special Ramadan gift, which was distributed to all the Regions in the country. According to him,...

Lebanese Community donates to muslims

Lebanese community in The Gambia on Friday, September 28, disbursed 210 bags of rice and 110 bags of Sugar to various mosques within the Greater Banjul Area and the Western Region, at a presentation ceremony held at the Lebanese Mosque in Pipeline. The donation was part of a traditional gesture that the community extends to Muslims, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan. Presenting the items, on behalf of the community, Sheikh Rabir, Imam of the Lebanese community, in...

Oummul Qura Foundation Donates to Muslims

In keeping with its tradition of helping the poor and needy during the holy month of Ramadan, the Oummul Qura Foundation yesterday distributed consumables including rice, sugar and oil to some Muslims at a ceremony held at its headquarters in Latrikunda Sabiji. Speaking on the occasion, Sheikh Alieu Mustapha Cham, President of the Foundation revealed that the donation was made possible thanks to support of their partner – the Association of Red Crescent in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.  He...

Advice on Health During The Holy Month of Ramadan

Excessive eating during the holy month of Ramadan contradicts the principle aim and spirit of fasting and can be seen as a reflection of weak discipline and irresponsibility The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is a month where believers learn to exercise self -control. Fasting is the greatest exercise not only in self-control but also improvement in physical and mental level and gives the digestive tract of your body a healthy rest. By resting the digestive tract from dawn to sunset, these...

In the Holy month of Ramadan Momodou Darboe calls for price reduction

Momodou Darboe, a businessman dealing in basic commodities, has called on Gambian businessmen to reduce prices of basic commodities as a show of sympathy to the holy month of Ramadan. Mr. Daboe, a philanthropist, is the latest to join on the clarion called made to businessmen and women to have mercy on the poor by reducing the prices of basic commodities. Mr. Darboe’s comments follows an announcement made by the Government of the Gambia for reduction of tariffs and other charges in a bid to...

Night Matches in Brikama Nawettan

Due to the Holy month of Ramadan, which starts today, Brikama Youth and Sports Association (BYSA) is working on modalities of staging night matches in the 2007 Nawettan championship. Speaking to Pointsport yesterday, the Chairman of Brikama Youth and Sports Association, Lamin King Colley, revealed that plans are underway to stage night matches in Brikama. He added that the executive committee of BYSA was expected to meet last night to look into the proposal of playing night matches. "It would...

4 Seasons to Launch Ramadan Package

The family-friendly top -class dining spot, 4 Seasons Fried Chicken, is poised to come up with mouth-watering packages geared towards giving special discount to their teeming customers during the Holy month of Ramadan.  According to confirmed sources, the award-winning restaurant would not only reduce their food prices but would also go the extra mile to give free hot coffee or tea for those who wish to break their fast at the restaurant.  Mr. Kebba Bojang, Executive Chef and Proprietor of 4...