New Year in Gambia ― Date, History, and Details
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History of New Year in Gambia and How to Celebrate/ Observe It
In Gambia, New Year’s Day is celebrated on January 1st. It is a public holiday and people have the day off from work. Families and friends get together to celebrate. There is usually a big feast with lots of food and drink. People stay up late, dancing and singing. At midnight, everyone shouts “Happy New Year!” and fireworks are set off.