The mausoleum where the founder of the Layen Muslim brotherhood is buried, Yoff - Dakar

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Layen Mausoleum

Dakar


In Yoff village, take a look at the Layen Mausoleum, a shrine to the founder of the Layen Muslim brotherhood. Residents of Yoff are noted for their strong Islamic culture – so smoking and drinking are not allowed and visitors should be appropriately dressed (meaning long skirts or trousers). It's right on the beach and its floors are made of sand.


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