Muslims Whose Holiest City Is Not Mecca

Millions honor the most respected person of Senegal in Touba

Source: Wikimedia Commons by John Crane: The Grand Mosque in Touba

Dakar, the capital, is probably better known in Senegal for an outsider than Touba. However, Touba is the holiest place in the country where you have to be clear with the rules. To approach the tomb of Ahmadou Bamba, visitors must cover their arms, legs, and women their hair as well with a scarf…