More goodwill messages in honour of the Holy Month of Ramadan continue to reach President Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh at State House, with the latest list comprising some Gambian ambassadors.

UAE
In observance of the holiest month of Islam, Mambury Njie, the Gambian ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, congratulated President Jammeh and conveyed his best wishes on behalf of his family, the entire staff of the Gambian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and himself.

"We pray for your good health, long life and Allah's great guidance in your strong resolve to provide the desired leadership to our beloved nation in progress, prosperity, peace, success, and happiness for all Gambians.

May the Almighty Allah grant you and the entire Gambian nation His eternal blessings. Please accept Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration," Ambassador Njie stated.

Mauritania
Momodou Badjie, the Gambian ambassador to Nouakchott, Islamic Republic of Mauritania, also congratulated and extended his best wishes to Dr Jammeh, on behalf of his staff, families and the entire Gambian community in Mauritania.

He then stated: "I would like to thank Allahu Subhanahu Taala for giving us this sacred month of Ramadan, a blessed period with most precious days of spiritual life of forgiveness, blessing and emancipation from the fire of Hell. As we continue to observe this holy month in fasting, worship and good deeds, Gambians should endeavor to consolidate the spirit of solidarity, nationalism, unity and fostering peace and stability in The Gambia and the rest of humanity.

Our very strong prayer is that Allah the Almighty showers his blessings of happiness, good health, prosperity on Your Excellency, the government and people of The Gambia and accept our devout obedience."

With this opportunity and the coincidence of the 2008 rainy season, Ambassador Badjie observed: "I wish this year's Ramadan brings adherence to your clarion call of "back to the land" with abundant harvest and to your many other good national policies and all the goodness to humanity. Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest considerations and esteem."

Morocco
In the same vein, Ousman Badjie, the Gambian ambassador to Rabat, Morocco, conveyed best wishes to the president and the entire Gambian people on behalf of his family and staff.

"May Allah accept our prayers, guide us through the right path and grant us good health, long life, progress and prosperity. May we continue to enjoy eternal peace and tranquility at home and in the world. Please accept sir, the assurances of my highest consideration and profound esteem," Ambassador Badjie stated.

Saudi Arabia
In another letter, Mustapha Sanjally Bojang, the Gambian consul general to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, expressed warmest congratulations and best wishes to the Gambian leader on behalf of his entire staff and family.

He then prayed: "May Allah the Almighty accept our prayers and supplications during this blessed month and render mercy in accepting our fast and forgive us all our transgressions. We further pray for the Almighty to shower His blessings on your esteemed self, your entire family, and also forwarding through your high office, our prayers for peace, prosperity to the entire people of The Gambia. Please accept the assurances of our highest consideration."