TOUBA – Tens of thousands of Muslims are descending upon Senegal's holy city this week for the annual Grand Magal pilgrimage, a tradition in West Africa that some fear could become a super-spreader event for COVID-19.The Magal honors the founder of the Mouride Brotherhood, Senegal's most influential religious order.
In previous years, as many as 3 million people have traveled to the city of Touba for the event, with many coming from neighboring Gambia.With Senegal's land borders still closed, fewer pilgrims might attend the main events on Tuesday.