Tamharit Day:
 Date:
~Wednesday 17th July 2024 (Gregorian) |
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*(Note - Dates may vary).
This day is also known as Al-Hijira or Amaal Ashura, this is the
Islamic New Year in Gambia. It is celebrated on the first day
of the first month on the Islamic calendar, which varies against
the Gregorian Calendar according to the waxing and waning of the
Moon. Because of this each year it comes about eleven days earlier.
On this day people would often visit friends and family and wish
for good luck and health for the coming year. The day is often
marked by a Gamo which is a gathering of people in the evening
who sit in front of a stage and listen to speeches, prayers and
Koranic recitals.
Dhul Qadah 1438 - Dhul Hijjah 1438
Note: No guarantees are given as to the accuracy of the dates
above.
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