Date ( Tentative ): Wednesday 13 August 2025*
Location: Great Mosque of Touba, Diourbel Region, Senegal
Organiser: Mouride Brotherhood (Coordination Committee)
Theme 2025: “Khidma & Teranga — Serving Humanity With Open Hearts”

Dawn view of millions of pilgrims during the Grand Magal of Touba, Senegal

*Final confirmation depends on the sighting of the moon (18 Safar 1447 AH). Bookmark this page for updates.

Why the Grand Magal Matters

Spiritual Significance

Pilgrims filling the esplanade of Touba’s Great Mosque at sunrise, Grand Magal

The Grand Magal commemorates Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba’s safe return from exile in 1902 and honours his disciple Cheikh Ibra Fall’s work-as-prayer ethic. Millions gather to recite zikr, study Bamba’s poetry and renew vows of humility, charity and unity.

Economic Impact

More than four million pilgrims transform Touba into a vibrant pop-up city. Faith-driven commerce—food stalls, transport fleets and artisan markets—injects an estimated US $300 million+ into Senegal’s economy, funding schools, clinics and water projects long after the crowds disperse.

2025 Schedule Highlights (Provisional)

  • 05 : 00 AM — Dawn prayers and opening zikr circle on the esplanade
  • 10 : 00 AM — Sermon on “Khidma & Teranga” by Grand Marabout
  • 12 : 30 PM — Communal meal (thiéboudienne) served by volunteer dahiras
  • 03 : 00 PM — Panel: “Faith-Driven Economics” (Touba Conference Hall)
  • 08 : 00 PM — Nightly zikr & poetry recital inside the Great Mosque

Travel & Practical Information

Getting There

🚍 Shuttle buses depart Dakar every hour (5 AM – 10 PM).
🚗 Private car rapide convoys leave Pikine & Rufisque.
✈️ International visitors: fly into DSS (Dakar-Blaise Diagne), then connect by road (190 km / 3 hrs).

Accommodation Tips

  • Register with a local dahira for free host-family lodging (first-come basis).
  • Guesthouses & pop-up hotels ($20-$60 USD per night) available via local apps.
  • Bring a light sleeping mat; floorspace fills quickly.

Health & Safety

On-site clinics and Red Cross tents provide 24-hour care. Hydration points every 300 m. Masks recommended in dense crowds.

How You Can Participate

  1. Plan your journey — organise transport early; August is peak season.
  2. Contribute to Khidma — volunteer for food distribution or waste-recycling crews.
  3. Support community projects — donate via the official Mouride e-wallet
  4. Share the experience — post photos and reflections using #MagalTouba2025 & #BayeFallSpirit.

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