EID RUSH IN GAMBIA: High Transport Costs, Blackouts & Tailors Under Pressure

As Eid approaches, Bitilo takes you inside the annual rush across The Gambia as thousands leave the urban centers for their home villages to celebrate with loved ones. Our reporter hit the streets, bus parks, and tailor shops to hear directly from Gambians about their experiences during one of the busiest periods of the year. From long-distance travel and rising transport fares to the pressure on tailors racing against time to deliver Eid clothes, many people say this year’s celebrations are coming with added stress. Several citizens pointed to the rising cost of living, volatility in global fuel prices, and persistent electricity challenges as major factors affecting their preparations. What are Gambians saying? How are families coping? And what does Eid look like on the ground this year? 🎥 Watch our special 20-minute Bitilo feature. 📍 Subscribe for more stories from across The Gambia. #EidRush #Gambia #Bitilo #Eid2026 #CostOfLiving #GambiaNews