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Ashura (observed, estimated)

Monday, June 5, 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

🛋️ Long weekend potential

3-Day Block
SAT 03 Weekend
SUN 04 Weekend
MON 05 Holiday

3-day weekend (June 3 – June 5)

📣 Traveler notes

The Gambia is a small West African nation bordered by Senegal, known for its beaches, wildlife, and the moniker 'The Smiling Coast.'

  • Eid (Muslim festival) is a major event, typically lasting 2-3 days, involving large celebrations and feasting.
  • Independence Day is observed on February 18th.
  • Always ask permission before taking photographs of people, as Gambians may have specific beliefs regarding being photographed by strangers.

About this holiday

Ashura commemorates the death of Husayn ibn Ali, the third Shi'ite Imam, which occurred during the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. The Arba'in, meaning 'forty visits,' is an annual pilgrimage to Karbala, Iraq, commemorating the 40th day after his death. It is a major religious and cultural event for Shia Muslims, expressing communal mourning.