Friday is Tobaski, a Muslim holiday. In preparation for Friday most families are purchasing sheep, which means sheep with X's spraypainted on their backs are EVERYWHERE. They are being herded up and down Kairaba Ave. I'm going to be hearing a lot of screaming sheep in three days.
http://www.accessgambia.com/information/tobaski-feast-festival.html:
Tobaski Day - Sacrificial Feast
The public holiday is also known Eid Al Adha when families throughout the Gambia slaughter mostly sheep in ritual sacrifice. Tobaski is to commemorate Abrahams willingness to sacrifice his son, Isaac, to God. It coincides with the end of the annual Hajj (pilgrimage) to Mecca.
"Every married man or head of household is expected to buy a sheep or other suitable animal such as a cow, goat or even chicken if they can. After the animal is slaughtered large portions of the meat should be given to the needy so that nobody misses out on the celebrations to follow. The rest of the meat is given as gifts to friends and relatives and the rest is reserved for the family. Indeed, the idea of sharing is the essence of feast.
What follows is essentially one nationwide massive barbecue and celebrations throughout the day. Gambians should wear their finest clothes and if possible brand new. You are also expected to do a thorough spring clean throughout your compound. You are expected at sometime during the day to visit your parents, other family members and friends."
The public holiday is also known Eid Al Adha when families throughout the Gambia slaughter mostly sheep in ritual sacrifice. Tobaski is to commemorate Abrahams willingness to sacrifice his son, Isaac, to God. It coincides with the end of the annual Hajj (pilgrimage) to Mecca."Every married man or head of household is expected to buy a sheep or other suitable animal such as a cow, goat or even chicken if they can. After the animal is slaughtered large portions of the meat should be given to the needy so that nobody misses out on the celebrations to follow. The rest of the meat is given as gifts to friends and relatives and the rest is reserved for the family. Indeed, the idea of sharing is the essence of feast.
What follows is essentially one nationwide massive barbecue and celebrations throughout the day. Gambians should wear their finest clothes and if possible brand new. You are also expected to do a thorough spring clean throughout your compound. You are expected at sometime during the day to visit your parents, other family members and friends."
Where I eat most of my meals. Sultan Sweet.
Aysha, my club buddy.
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