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concort
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 Posted - 18 Nov 2009 : 19:24:38
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Seven days into my month-long stay in the Gambia and $3,000 spent already. Yes, $3,000. Things are really expensive in The Gambia. The way things are going, I may not have enough money to purchase a ram during Tobaski. :-)
On the positive side, I'm delighted spending some time with my parents as well as praying five times daily at our local Masjid.
On a separate topic, I would like to seize this opportunity to pray for all of this year's Hujjaj's to Makkah...May Allah accept all of their prayers and reunite them safely with their families upon their return. Also, I would like to wish every muslim a blessed Eid-UL Fitr. May we live to withness many more Eids in good health and happiness. May Allah's guidance be with the Ummah.
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As Salamu Alaikum Waramatullah Wabarakatu |
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MADIBA
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 Nov 2009 : 20:32:15
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Brother ameen for the prayers. I wish i could have been on the ground to celebrate at home. But for a longtime i have to spend it abroad. Hope to be spending it at home in the near future, inshallah.
The rate at which you are spending is incredible. Are you courting(looking for wife)  joking!!!!
But have to be mindful of the fake requests by some family and friends. Because you are from overseas some think you are loaded to the brim. Have a happy eid and enjoyable stay.
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 18 Nov 2009 : 20:47:25
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| Thank you, may Allah SWT accept your prayers. I wish you and all muslims a happy Eid-Ul adha (Tobaski) in advance. |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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concort
365 Posts |
Posted - 19 Nov 2009 : 19:01:15
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Thanks Madiba and Momodou. Indeed, there is no place like home. For me, spending quality time with my parents is priceless; even though they were just in the states during the summer.
As for my spending at a rapid rate, it seems like everyone here has three problems in common: A need for a new mobile; building materials to upgrade their homes and money for a ram. |
As Salamu Alaikum Waramatullah Wabarakatu |
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Lily
United Kingdom
422 Posts |
Posted - 19 Nov 2009 : 20:29:10
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| Could you tell me the date for Tobaski this year please? Thanks |
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anna
Netherlands
730 Posts |
Posted - 20 Nov 2009 : 10:30:39
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| Hi Lily, i was told it'll be next week Saturday - 28 November. Are you going there? |
When an old African dies, it is as if a whole library has burnt down.
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 20 Nov 2009 : 13:03:18
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Originally posted by Lily
Could you tell me the date for Tobaski this year please? Thanks
Lily, It is reported at Point Online; "The President of the Gambia Supreme Islamic Council (GSIC), Alhagie Mahamadou Lamin Touray has said that by the grace of Allah, Tobaski will be observed on Friday 27th November 2009." |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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Lily
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 Nov 2009 : 13:08:52
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| Thank you friends. No - not going this Tobaski but will be going at Christmas time and one of my closest families has already invited me to their compound for my Christmas lunch. I shared Tobaski with them last year and they will share Christmas with me this year. How great is that?! |
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concort
365 Posts |
Posted - 23 Nov 2009 : 22:11:38
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| Sorry Lily for the late response. Tobaski is set for November 27th, this coming Friday. |
As Salamu Alaikum Waramatullah Wabarakatu |
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jambo
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Posted - 25 Nov 2009 : 16:52:25
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| there was a buying frenzy when I was leaving, people getting ready to buy the rams, rice and new clothes. Once the date is announced people get ready to celebrate. |
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27 Nov 2009 : 15:20:52
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| Happy Eid and may Allah answer all prayers for PEACE & PROSPERITY TO ALL OF YOU SHARING (IN OUR SPACE)! |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27 Nov 2009 : 23:16:22
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| Happy Eid I wish I could be in Gambia to celebrate. |
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 28 Nov 2009 : 12:22:46
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| Thanks! Happy Eid to all of you too. Some areas in The Gambia prayed today. |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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concort
365 Posts |
Posted - 29 Nov 2009 : 19:02:37
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| Eid Nubarak to all |
As Salamu Alaikum Waramatullah Wabarakatu |
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