Millions of faithful make pilgrimage to Senegal

City landmark: the Great Mosque of Touba is one of the largest mosques south of the Sahara, as well as the religious cornerstone of the city. The minaret, the emblem of the city, is more than 86 metres high, making it the tallest building in Touba
City landmark: the Great Mosque of Touba is one of the largest mosques south of the Sahara, as well as the religious cornerstone of the city. The minaret, the emblem of the city, is more than 86 metres high, making it the tallest building in Touba

Each year, millions of Muslims set out on a pilgrimage to Touba, in central Senegal. The annual event even surpasses the number of faithful who undertake the traditional hajj to Saudi Arabia. More...