Staff of the Embassy of The Republic of The Gambia in Washington D.C., led by Ambassador Momodou Lamin Bah joined members of the Gambian community in Silver Spring, Maryland, for the Eid al-Adha prayer in what has become an annual tradition.
The religious gathering brought together hundreds of Gambians in the diaspora, with Ambassador Bah warmly received by community elders before being invited to deliver brief remarks ahead of the prayer.
In his message, the Ambassador conveyed greetings, prayers, and goodwill from President Adama Barrow and the First Family, wishing the diaspora peace, prosperity, and continued unity on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.
He encouraged Gambians living in the United States to remain law-abiding residents while continuing to contribute to both their host country and national development efforts back home in The Gambia.
The Ambassador also raised concern over what he described as administrative issues affecting some members of the community, particularly individuals with outstanding child support arrears.
He cautioned that failure to settle such obligations could lead to serious consequences, including possible revocation of U.S. passports, urging affected persons to regularize their status to avoid hardship.
According to the Embassy, the matter had recently come to its attention, prompting the Ambassador to share the information publicly as a preventive measure for community members.
As part of its continued engagement with the diaspora, the Embassy also made a donation to the Muslim Association of North America, which was presented by the Deputy Head of Mission, Gen. (Rtd.) Yakuba A. Drammeh.
The event once again underscored the Embassy’s ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with Gambians abroad while maintaining cultural and religious traditions that bring the community together each year.
