Necrology: Sheikh Aboubacar Niass, Imam of the Zawiya Mame El Hadji Abdoulaye Niass, recalled to God

The Muslim community of Leona Niassene, in Kaolack, is in mourning. El Hadji Aboubacar Niass, imam of the Zawiya Mame El Hadji Abdoulaye Niass Al Kabir, was recalled to God, according to an announcement relayed by the Barhamiyou platform this Sunday. Considered a respected spiritual figure in the Niassene family, the deceased occupied a central place in the conduct of prayers and religious supervision at the Zawiya. His death marks a great loss …