Qadiri Community of Buh Kunta

By Maria Grosz-Ngate and Toba Diagne Haїdara

Mourning in the Islamic community: The Khalif of Ndiassane passes away at the age of 92

Mourning in the Islamic community: The Khalif of Ndiassane passes away at the age of 92
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The article reports the passing of Mame Buh Mamadu Kunta, the 5th khalif of Ndiassane. It notes that in addition to the followers who streamed to Ndiassane as soon as the death became public, religious and secular dignitaries, including the head of state (President Wade), came to offer their condolences.

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Mourning in the Islamic community: The Khalif of Ndiassane passes away at the age of 92
Mourning in the Islamic community: The Khalif of Ndiassane passes away at the age of 92
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Contributing Institutions: Centre d'Etudes des Sciences et Techniques de l'Information (University Cheikh Anta Diop Journalism School); Toba Diagne Haidara and Maria Grosz-Ngate; Matrix: The Center for Humane Arts, Letters, and Social Sciences Online at Michigan State University
Description: The article reports the passing of Mame Buh Mamadu Kunta, the 5th khalif of Ndiassane. It notes that in addition to the followers who streamed to Ndiassane as soon as the death became public, religious and secular dignitaries, including the head of state (President Wade), came to offer their condolences.
Date: May 2, 2006
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Location: Ndiassane, Thies, Senegal
Format: Text/jpeg
Language: French
Rights Management: For educational use only.
Digitizer: Maria Grosz-Ngate; Matrix
Archive: Centre d'Etudes des Sciences et Techniques de l'Information (CESTI), Dakar
Source: Walfadjri, Tuesday, May 2, 2006