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 statement said.

Islam is the predominant religion in the nation and in December 2015, President Yahya Jammeh declared the Gambia as an Islamic republic.

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.

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Thumbs up to the Gambian government for this laudable achievement... thou the president is a hypocrite.This ban should be made in toto.

This kind of action makes me to dislike Islam more and more!!!

How on earth will you be trampling on the right of others who might have different views about what u believe and the right to enjoy life in the best way they deem it fit, peradventure it does not trample on your own right

It's quite true to say, " never live as a minority in a place where Muslims are majority" or else u are in hell alread!!!

This kind of action makes me to dislike Islam more and more!!!

How on earth will you be trampling on the right of others who might have different views about what u believe and the right to enjoy life in the best way they deem it fit, peradventure it does not trample on your own right

It's quite right to tell people this, " never live as a minority in a place where Muslims are majority" or else u are in hell alread!!!