The Gambian leader, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya continues to receive more Ramadan messages from world leaders and individuals across the world on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan.

The latest messages came from Mohammed VI, the King of Morocco; Abdul Aziz Bouteflika, the president of the Democratic People's Republic of Algeria; Mrs Sia Nyama Koroma, the First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone; Bala Garba-Jahumpa, the Gambian ambassador to Venezuela and one Gibou M. Jagne of Serrekunda.  

The messages read:
As the Muslim Ummah prepares to welcome the Holy Month of Ramadan, with the humility and profound devotion that befits the occasion, it gives me great pleasure to extend my warmest congratulations to Your Excellency. I also send my best wishes to you for good health and happiness, and to your people for further progress and prosperity, under your wise leadership.

A special time of devotion, repentance and generosity, the Holy Month of Ramadan reminds us of the solid bonds of brotherhood uniting Muslims around the world and of the duty to strengthen Inter-Islamic cooperation and solidarity. It also calls upon us to close ranks, undertake constructive action, improve the Ummah's conditions and have hope and confidence in our peoples, so that we may promote mutual assistance and righteousness, and enhance the status of our Ummah as well as its contributions to human civilization and global peace.

May Almighty God guide the steps of Muslim people and leaders, grant them success and help them uphold to Islam, which are based not only on honoring mankind, but also on promoting moderation, tolerance and inter-faith, inter-cultural coexistence.
Mohammed VI
King of Morocco

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On the occasion of the commencement of this Holy month of Ramadan, it gives me great pleasure to convey to you heartfelt congratulations and best wishes on my behalf and on behalf of the government and people of the Democratic People's Republic of Algeria.

I pray to the Almighty Allah to grant you, the Government and people of The Gambia continued progress, peace and prosperity during this blessed month.

Mr. President, the spirit of cooperation and mutual support are embodiments of this Holy month of Ramadan and these are the great values taught by our religion, Islam. These are also values that exhort us to contribute positively in the construction of human civilization.

Please accept, Mr. President and the assurances of my highest consideration.
Abdul Aziz Bouteflika
President of the Democratic
 People's Republic of Algeria

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As the Eid Ul Adha commences, I wish to extend to you on behalf of my personal self the President and People of the Republic of Sierra leone, warmest greetings to your Excellency, the Government and People  of The Republic of The Gambia.

It is my fervent belief that the Eid Ul Adha will inspire the entire Muslim Ummah to achieve greater solidarity, progress and prosperity in the years ahead.

Please accept your Excellency the assurances of my highest consideration.
Mrs Sia Nyama Koroma
First Lady of the Republic of
Sierra Leone

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In this blessed month of Ramadan, on my own behalf, the staff of the Embassy as well as, the entire Gambian Population resident in Venezuela we wish to warmly congratulate Your Excellency and a the same time pray that almighty Allah continues to fortify you from all directions in your crusade to transform our country into a highly developed nation.

While hopeful that Allah accept our fast, we heartily congratulate you in advance on the holy occasion of EID-UL-FITR (Koriteh), and good health and success in both your national and international endeavours.

Please accept Your Excellency, the assurances of our highest consideration and esteem.
Bala Garba-Jahumpa
Ambassador, Venezuela

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In the holy month of Ramadan, I wish to seize this opportunity once again to write on my own behalf and on behalf of my family to extend our heart felt congratulations to your Excellency, our glorious first family and your most esteemed government.

You Excellency, the story of our life is inextricably linked with the story of the progress of the Gambia as a nation of people with pride and dignity. Under your wise and guided leadership The Gambia continues to stride in peace and stability, the economy continues to grow in all sectors and areas. With the widespread of quality services in education, health, water, roads & transportation, telecommunication and electricity to name just a few, every well meaning Gambians is a witness to the sheer ease of life and happiness that your reign has blessed us with.

As a politician who participated actively in the development dialogue and process of The Gambia from the early days of the first Republic to the present, I am a living witness to the massive transformation of our dear country into the greatness that it is today.  To us the elderly and to all citizens, you a great son of the Gambia, a source of pride and a shining light for the younger generation to emulate.

I wish to conclude by re-affirming my unfettered loyalty and continued support to your Excellency, your government and all your progressive policies in the interest of the future of our dear country.

Please accept your Excellency my very best wishes for Allah's love and guidance for you and your family at all times.
Hon. Gibou M. Jagne
Serrekunda