Today is the Grand Magal of Touba, a national holiday in Senegal. This day sees the largest pilgrimage, or Magal, in the country as hundreds of thousands of followers make their way to the holy city of Touba.
The Grand Magal is the main religious festival of the Senegalese Muslim brotherhood, the Mourides. Mouridism is a branch of Sufi Islam that was founded by Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba Mbacké. This branch of Islam combines the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad with values from the Wolof culture, the largest ethnic group in Senegal. Mouridism is practised by around 28% of the Senegalese population.
getting tired…
The leaning sign of Pisa Place
Back to school!!!
yet more SIGNZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Today is the birthday, in 1936, of American rock singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist Dale Hawkins best known for his recording of his swamp-rock classic, ‘Susie Q.’ Hawkins later became a record producer and executive. He died aged 73 on 13 February 2010. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIJIvfR1mjU
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