State House, Banjul, 2nd July 2025: The public is hereby informed that the President of the Republic of The Gambia, His Excellency Adama Barrow is pleased to declare Saturday, 5th July 2025, as a public holiday throughout the country, in observance of Yawm al-Ashura.

In his capacity as Chairman of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, President Barrow wishes the Muslim Ummah a prosperous year, and extends solidarity and prayers for peace and unity to prevail in countries affected by war and conflict