(Banjul) Gambian Police on Thursday issued a stern warning against
music and dance during the month of Ramadan, which began on June 6, a statement
from the Office of the Inspector- General of Police said.
“In honor of the Holy Month of Ramadan, all ceremonies, festivities and programmes that involve drumming, music and dance during the day or at night are prohibited. All those engaged in the practice are therefore warned to desist from such acts, otherwise they will be eventually apprehended and face the full force of the law without compromise,”
The Public Relation Officer of the Police, Lamin Njie, said
the police also advised the public to report any such persons or groups to the
police, as stern actions would be taken against any offenders.
