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Independence Drive Mosque Observes Lailatul Qadr

Sep 30, 2008, 8:02 AM | Article By: Lamin Darboe

The Committee of Independence Drive Mosque in Banjul under the leadership of Alhaji Babou Sowe last Friday joined the rest of Muslims in the country to observe Lailatul Qadr  (the night of power).

The observance of the night was characterised by the recitation of the Holy Quran and prayers led by Alhaji Senghore for president Jammeh and the country.

Imam Tafsir Gaye spoke at length on the subject of the day. He advised Muslims to continue worshipping Allah even after Ramadan. He calls for unity among Muslims noting that Islam calls for oneness and unity. Imam Gaye also thanked the youth of the country for their active role in the promotion and propagation of Islam.He encourages them to continue the momentum, as they are the future leaders of the country.

In his closing remarks, Imam Gaye thanked president Jammeh and all those who have in one way supported Muslims during the Ramadan and encouraged them to continue the trend.

Other speakers included Alhaji Pa Mamadi Sowe, Alhaji Sam Debois, and Alh. Malick Sisay, Alh. Mouhammed Sisay and Alh. Gora Nyang. Several worshippers attended the occasion.