Senegal: More than a million pilgrims are expected this week at the Grand Mosque of Touba, home to the tomb of Sheikh Amadou Bamba. The founder of a Sufi Muslim order, and twice exiled by the ...

Pilgrims from the Mouride Brotherhood, stand in line as they wait to enter in a mausoleum of a religious leader, at Grand Mosque of Touba as part of the celebrations of the Grand Magal of Touba ...

Tim Judah visits the grand mosque in Touba, Senegal, the home of the Mouride Brotherhood. Mouridism is a branch of Sufi Islam, known for its strong work ethic, and committment to entrepreneurship ...

DAKAR, Senegal — All roads to the holy city of Touba were bumper-to-bumper. Buses packed with pilgrims inched along, their roofs piled high with foam mattresses.

Touba, Senegal's holy city with big economic clout. Issued on: 23/08/2024 - 16:42 Modified: 23/08/2024 - 16:59. On Friday, millions of Senegalese Muslims will gather in the Holy city of Touba ...

Tim Judah visits the grand mosque in Touba, Senegal, the home of the Mouride Brotherhood. Mouridism is a branch of Sufi Islam, known for its strong work ethic, and committment to entrepreneurship ...