The heart of Touba is the , one of the largest in Africa. It is not just a building; it is a monument to the resilience of the Senegalese people against colonial rule.
Each year, over 4 million people travel to Touba for the Magal. edomcha touba 1
A core tenet of the Mouride faith is that hard work is a form of prayer. This has led to the Mourides becoming a dominant force in West African commerce. Quick Facts Table Description Founder Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba Mbacké (1853–1927) Location West-central Senegal, ~200km from Dakar Status Second largest urban area in Senegal; Autonomous Zone Key Event Grand Magal (18th of Safar) Core Values Pacifism, Hard Work, Meditation, Prayer The heart of Touba is the , one of the largest in Africa