We
have just had a blissful occasion of Eid-ul Adha, also known to us as Tobaski,
for which we should thank the Almighty Allah our Maker and Provider.
Eid-ul
Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice, is the second of two major religious holidays
celebrated by Muslims worldwide each year.
In
The Gambia, being a religious tolerant society, all Muslims and even
non-Muslims always observe this great day and feast with peace, love and
kindness.
This
we should thank Allah for, as we hope and pray that this spirit continues among
us forever.
It
is a fact that not all are able to sacrifice a ram or other expensive animal
like cow or bull, but many in their own little ways were able to fulfill the
sacrifice and observe the feast in peace and tranquility, with the full grace
and blessings of the Almighty Allah on us as individuals and as a nation. In
occasions like this we should always forgive and forget wrongs done to one
another in the true spirit of Islam.
We
reiterate our commendation for the government for waiving taxes and other
levies on livestock sale in the country this year.
Our
appreciation also goes to all the government departments, ministries and
institutions that contributed by doing their bits to ensure ram and other livestock
are affordable by many in the country this year.
The
Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, the Gambia
Ports Authority, the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), the Gambia Immigration
Department and the Gambia Police Force, among others, deserve special
commendation for facilitating the “free and smooth” movement of visiting
livestock dealers, as well as for ensuring “maximum security” at all points of
sale of livestock in the country.
Personally,
the people, the high and the low, have been able to observe the feast together
by praying together, eating together, visiting and sharing with one another,
all in the spirit of brotherhood, love and oneness.
As
we get back to business, let’s maintain the brotherhood, fairness, kindness,
love and care for one another, for we are all kith and kin.
All
praises and thanks to the Almighty Allah!
“Eid
Mubarak to all!.”
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