November 2017 at a gathering of the faithful to honour Sheikh Ibrahim Niasse. Said to be one of the largest religious assemblies in Africa, the annual event brings together the faithful and tourists to the Kaolack. According to Wikipedia, Kaolack is the centre of the Ibrahimiyya branch of the Tijaniyyah Sufi order founded by Ibrayima Ñas. It is also a major centre of Islamic education. The Leona Niassene mosque (right) in Kaolack is one of Senegal's largest and best known.