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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Ashura (estimated)
Saturday, June 3, 2028
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Varies
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
📣 Traveler notes
The Gambia is a small West African nation situated along the Gambia River, known for its coastal environment, wildlife, and the town of Juffureh, often called the 'Smiling Coast'.
- Independence Day is celebrated on February 18th.
- The Muslim festival of Eid is a major multi-day event.
- During Eid, large community feasts are held, which involve the slaughter of many animals for food.
- Festivities often involve people, particularly women, wearing new and fine traditional clothing.
About this holiday
Ashura (or Arba'in) is an annual pilgrimage held in Karbala, Iraq. It commemorates the death of Husayn ibn Ali, the third Shi'ite Imam and grandson of Muhammad, during the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. This world's largest pilgrimage is a central Shia religious observance honoring his memory and expressing devotion.