When is tabaski

Before the holiday, VSLAs will do financial share-outs so that everyone can afford to celebrate. In addition, gifts are exchanged between family and friends, and people have new clothes made to wear for their dances and celebrations.

We wish you a peaceful and blessed time. Search for:. First Name. It lasts for several days, based on where you live. Keep reading to learn more about this special festival. Allah is said to have replaced Ibrahim's son with a ram, just like these. Eid al-Adha is also known as the Festival of Sacrifice. It celebrates a story about a prophet called Ibrahim Abraham. Allah God told Ibrahim he had to sacrifice his son Ishamel to prove his faith.

The devil tried to convince him to disobey, but he refused. He threw pebbles at the devil to make him leave. Ibrahim was about to sacrifice his son. He found that Allah had replaced Ishamel with a ram. Ibrahim had proved his devotion to Allah, so his son was spared. Thanks to the phases of the moon, the date for Eid al-Adha moves around.

The Muslim calendar is a lunar calendar — it follows the moon. That's the one you use at school that has days. You are expected at sometime during the day to visit your parents, other family members and friends. On Tobaski day one will often see Gambian kids asking for pocket money from family and neighbours which they use to buy ice cream and other goodies.

At this time Kairaba Avenue is jam packed full of kids crowding round anywhere that sells ice cream or cakes. They are also allowed out late by many parents as long as they are accompanied by an older child. Note: No guarantees are given as to the accuracy of the dates above. Buying Tobaski Sheep Site Map.