Yesterday we visited the head leader of Tijani, Sheikh Mouahamadou Mahy Cisse’s home. Tijani is a group of brotherhood. Before entering the Tijani’s home a custom was to remove shoes before entry. We were greeted and by the brothers and given drinks as a sign of welcoming. Sheikh Mouahamadou Mahy Cisse explained how Tijanian brotherhood played a significant role after independence. In Kaolack, the Magrabou plays the role of social services to the community as helping people with personal, family, community, and financial needs. The Tijani have a school, in which have 400 students. The school has boarding as an option for parents to choose for student to reside at the school. The school teaches K5-12th grade. The Tijani brotherhood also feed us lunch before we left. During lunch there were four platters, where 15 people shared off the SAME platters.
- Laquilla Smith
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