(JollofNews) – President Adama Barrow of the Gambia has declared Tueday 15th August 2017 a bank holiday to enable the Christian community to celebrate the annual feast of Assumption Day, locally called Sang Marie.
Christians in the Gambia celebrate Sang Marie in the form of prayers and procession in the streets using traditional drumming.
It is the celebration of the life of Holy Mary, mother of Prophet Jesus for her devotion. The most eventful one is celebrated in Banjul at the Cathedral church at Hagan Street (renamed Daniel Goddard Street). They share the joy of the day with their Muslim friends and neighbours.
While wishing the Christian community a happy Sang Marie celebrations, Mr Barrow said the Gambia is known for its religious tolerance and he wants Gambians to continue maintaining a culture where people from both religions celebrate their religious feasts together.
I respect that decision from the government religious freedom and tolerance. As the previous government intended to bring a law called sharia without check and balance. Once again gambia is a nation of both Muslim and Christian, no one should not try to divide us.
Wonderful to see. The state should create a conducive environment for all her citizens to live fulfilled lives, including the RIGHT to religious beliefs and practices that DO NOT discriminate or endanger anyone.
Wishing ALL a happy Sang Marie.
I miss my “nannburo” from my Christian (Mangkange) neighbours back home.
“nannburo” one of my favourite Gambian dishes, should be consumed everyday!
It’s a shame if Muslim community have to work O Friday’s while Christian’s has they sundays off !!
=peace#, clever statement but true, it’s a Christian world we live in.
I think you guys got it wrong, the official working days are monday to Friday, and in fact Gambia Friday is half day work. Saturday and Sunday is considered as short break for the week.
Unfortunately Christians around the world suffer the most persecution for their religion.