Thanks brother Ebou
This was one of the best organized and very well attended Gamos I have ever seen in
Washington. for over twenty years. This was an APlus in content and performance. .
Many thanks to Pa Mboobe, Imam Barry ,Saul George, Shirif Hydara , Moses (sound
system) and many others who came from Atlanta ,kansas and Dallas who made it
poossible with excellent contributions. May allah reward them all and unite us in
peace.
Habib Diab Ghanim

Ebou Secka wrote:

> I am very pleased to send this update of the Gamo but sorry for delivering
> it this late. It was held last Saturday, the 12th of August in Silver
> Springs, MD.
>
> I was trying to figure out what was missing compared to the Banjul 'Gamos'
> but could not come up with anything. It was well organized and the turn-out
> was very good. We the out-of-towners met old friends and made new ones. If
> anyone has the doubt that our generation is left behind, be rest assured to
> clear your doubt. Had we had Ushers from Gambia or Senegal, it would not be
> any more educating and productive. You can easily tell as the hall was still
> full at 5:00 am that the audience heard what they wanted to hear.
>
> We heard from Sherrif Hydara, Serign Dem (son of the late Sheikh Tijan Dem
> of Kaolakh), Imam Bai Secka of Atlanta and Sheikh Tijan Badgie of Dallas.
> Imam Lamarana Barry gave the opening welcome speech and our renowned
> historian, Alhagie Sait Camara gave the closing remarks.
>
> The preachers reminded us about our 'Deen', the things we should do and
> those we are to avoid and Sulayman George kept everyone awake with nice
> ZIKR.
>
> The DC Area committee thanks every person who helped make the occasion a
> success and not forgetting all those who attended. Their prayers goes to you
> all. They are also saying thanks to those who traveled from Gambia, Senegal,
> New York City, Atlanta, Kansas City, Miami and Dallas.
>
> To those of you who could not make this one, Dallas is next Saturday, August
> 26th and we will see you in Miami on September 16th and Kansas City on
> September 3oth.
>
> Sister Sophie Ceesay, nice to meet you. Brothers Beran Jeng (Kelifagi, I
> hope you can remember this title) and Habib Ghanim, I was pleased to see you
> again and hope to see you soon at our coming events. Our Dallas Brothers and
> Sisters are promising their best gamo ever.
>
> Asalaamu Alaikum
>
> Ebou Secka
>
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