Moon sighted this Wednesday, Magal de Touba celebrated on Sunday, August 2, 2026

Author: senenews.comPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: Senegal

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Moon sighted this Wednesday, Magal de Touba celebrated on Sunday, August 2, 2026

The Grand Magal de Touba will be celebrated on Sunday, August 2, 2026, corresponding to 18 Safar 1448 AH. The Touba lunar crescent observation commission confirmed the date after sighting the crescent this Wednesday, July 15, 2026, marking the start of the month of Safar. This festival commemorates the exile of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba in 1895. Millions of faithful are expected for religious ceremonies, Quran recitals, and prayers.

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