A press release by the council states that in view of the above, Muslims are reminded of the importance of fasting the two days of Muharram as reported by the Prophet (PBUH)
“In this regard the Council is hereby congratulating all Muslim ummah in The Gambia and beyond on the New Year. May Allah the Almighty bestow his blessings, peace, stability and unity in The Gambia and the Islamic Ummah at large.”
