Religion
Hajj uncertainty as Gambia awaits Saudi’s confirmation
The National Hajj Commission of The Gambia said they are waiting for confirmation from the authorities of Saudi for the 2020 pilgrimage. The head of the Hajj Commission Dr. Ousman Jah, said they have been asked by the Saudi authorities [...]
Saudi Arabia Limits Hajj Pilgrimage To Stave Off The Spread Of Covid-19
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia said only “very limited numbers” of pilgrims could perform hajj this year, meaning only Saudis and Foreign nationals already residing in Saudi are allowed to participate in this year’s hajj. Every year, Saudi Arabia welcomes [...]
Inna Lilahi Wa Inna Ilai’hi Raji’un
The former president of The Gambia supreme Islamic Council, Alhagie Banding Drammeh, passed away. The sad news occurred today 2nd July 2020. May Allah in his infinite mercy forgive his shortcomings and grant him Jannatul Firdaws. May HE grant his [...]
Gambia Mourns A Legend
We join the rest of the world to mourn the passing of the former Gambian International footballer, Alhagie Momodou Njie, Alias Biri-Biri. We pray that Allah pardons his shortcomings, and grant him jannah aameen. Our deepest condolences to the entire [...]
Breaking News: The Imam Ratib of Serekunda, Imam Barham Jobe, is no more.
Inna Lillaah wa inna ilaihi Raji’un. The Imam Ratib of Serekunda, Imam Barham Jobe, passed away. This sad event occurred on Tuesday 21 July 2020. Our sympathy to his family, friends and the entire Muslim Ummah. May Allah forgive his [...]
President Barrow Declares Friday and Saturday Public Holiday, As Muslims Prepare Tp Celebrate Eidul-Adha
The president of The Republic Of The Gambia, H.E Adama Barrow, has announced Friday and Saturday Public as Muslims around the world including the Gambia, prepare to observe eidul-Adha alias Tobaski, slated for Friday 31 July 2020. “In accordance to [...]
Day of Arafah 2020: History, Significance of The Day And How it is Marked
A day before Eid al-Adha, which is a major Islamic holiday, Muslim pilgrims mark the Day of Arafah or Arafat, which is the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage. On this day, Muslim pilgrims will at dawn make their way [...]
Gambian Students From Saudi Arabia Refute Allegations That They Dodged Quarantine As Claimed By The Ministry Of Health.
Following a recent publication by the Ministry of Health regarding a batch of Gambian students from Saudi Arabia who arrived in The Gambia via Senegal by land and allegedly refused to be quarantine, the students, in their defense, debunked the [...]
Gambian Women in Niqab Expresses Outrage Regarding The Way They Are Being Treated By Some Security Personnels
Following a Covid-19 regulation order from the government, ordering the general public to wear face masks failure to which lies a fine of D1000 or serve some time in jail with hard labour. The police in the same light, launched [...]
Public Notice From IGP
The Office of the Inspector General of Police has noticed with keen interest information circulating on social media, that Police are arresting or harassing Muslim women wearing veil (Niqab) for not wearing facemask. It is a common understanding that the [...]