Inauguration in Dakar of the largest mosque in West Africa - RFI

By RFIPalled on 09-27-2019Modified on 27-09-2019 at 20:29

In Senegal, the inuguration of the mosque "Massalikul Jinaan" (the paths of paradise), gigantic mosque of the murid brotherhood in Dakar. Religious and political event, since President Macky Sall and former head of state Abdoulaye Wade, who has broken off since the condemnation of Karim Wade, participated together in the Great Prayer. The official opening made the front page of the press, and gathered thousands of faithful from all over the country.

We hurry we hustle, the crowd is compact. Some spent the night camping not to miss the inauguration, others braved the traffic jams in the capital. " I arrived at 5 in the morning, " says a young woman. "It was very difficult to return," says another faithful. " We are very proud [of this Great Mosque], we, the murids, " adds the young woman.

A pride for the Mourides, and a symbol of the power of the brotherhood; Massalikul Jinaan is the culmination of 7 years of work. 5 minarets, a total capacity of 30,000 faithful. Many have had to stay outside today, disicples that have financed the building for a budget estimated at 20 billion FCFA, more than 30 million euros.

Many faithful contributed to the financing. For these faithful, no question to miss this, even if for some the day was long. A woman loses consciousness, she is supported by firefighters. And an exceptional gathering, reinforced security device: 1 600 policemen were mobilized.

Inauguration of the largest mosque in West Africa - report

27-09-2019 - By Charlotte Idrac

" I salute the national fervor that marks this historic day with the inauguration of the great mosque Massalikul Jinaan, this marvel of Bamba. It is an undeniable symbol of the Mishrid followers' power of faith, a victory for Islam and all Muslims, "Senegalese President Macky Sall wrote on Twitter.

I salute the national fervor that marks this historic day with the inauguration of the great mosque Massalikul Jinaan, this marvel of Bamba. It is an undeniable symbol of the Mighty followers' power of faith, a victory for Islam and all Muslims.

For Bakary Samb, founder of the "Timbuktu Institute" and professor at the Gaston Berger University of Saint-Louis, this mosque symbolizes the power of the murid brotherhood, its political influence, and some form of revenge.

Bakary Samb, founder of the Timbuktu Institute and professor at the Gaston Berger University of Saint-Louis

27-09-2019 - By Charlotte Idrac

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