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163 Dibba is studying at the Jami’a Ahmadiyya UK. May Allah grant this family the opportunity to render outstanding and acceptable services to the jama’at, Amin! Sidi Muktar Hydara Sidi Muktar Hydara was once President of Georgetown Jama’at. Originally from Mauritania he had settled in the Gambia long time ago. The family is highly esteemed in the country. His wife, named Zainab was the sister of the former President Dawda Jawara. She was a very devout lady. Sidi Muktar was one of the founding members of the Georgetown jama’at and local imam. He was well versed with Arabic in addition to Mandinka, Fula, Wolof and English languages. He performed the duty of interpretation during jalsas and gatherings very well. Abubakar Fatimi Keba Fatimi lived in Kerewan. He was the only Ahmadi in the village. The nearest jama’at was in Saba; he used to go there every Friday for prayers. He had reserved one room in his house for jama’at guests. Whenever we went visiting jama’ats in that area, we stayed there. He was a very sincere friend. He has passed away now. May Allah’s Mercy be on him always, Amin! Alhaj Lamin Jawara Alhaj Lamin Jawara hailed from Brikama. He was blessed with the good fortune of performing bai’at during his student days. He received higher education in England. He was appointed as director of an important government department GPMB. He also rendered jama’at service to his level best in the capacity of