one of many mosques around here (this one in Toubab Dialow)

By now, I'm fully aware that "Allah akbar"

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September 20th 2007
Well, Ramadan is in full (rather boring) swing. I feel like I've pretty much gotten used to living in a Muslim country, and I must say, it is much different than I ever would have thought. When most Americans think of an Islamic nation, many think of the rather fundamentalist countries, like Saudia Arabia or Iraq. The atmosphere here in Senegal is so different. Women are not required to ... read more

Africa » Senegal » Cape Verde Peninsula » Dakar

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Independent from France in 1960, Senegal joined with The Gambia to form the nominal confederation of Senegambia in 1982. However, the envisaged integration of the two countries was never carried out, and the union was dissolved in 1989. Despite peace... ... read more