The Only Country In The World Whose Independence Day Is Celebrated Through The Recitation Of The Holy Quran

Image: Fisherman Mosque, Dakar, Senegal ---- Source

Senegal is a country in the western part of Africa bordering the eastern shores of the Atlantic. Dakar, the capital of the country, is famous for its pink water bodies. The distance from Bangladesh to the country is five hours. As of 2018, the population of Senegal is just over 1.5 million. 94% of them are Muslims, 5% are Christians and the remaining 1% are from other religions. These Muslims are not Muslims in name only; They are righteous enough. Senegalese have a good reputation in religion.

Today, April 4, is Senegal's Independence Day. They gained independence from France in 1960. Senegal's Independence Day celebrations, like those in other African countries, have a distinct feature. That is, the Holy Quran was recited in a gathering organized with the participation of the President and the Prime Minister. Those who are interested in reciting the Qur'an present at the event are already divided into one page. The traditional Qur'anic sheriffs in Senegal are 300 pages (800 pages). As such, it takes only 2 to 3 minutes for 600 people to finish the Qur'an. If there are more people, more than one is killed.

Let's take a look at the details of Senegal:

Located on the western tip of Africa, the country is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, and Guinea and Guinea-Bissau to the south. Also the northern, eastern and southern borders of the state of Gambia are surrounded by Senegal. The area of ​​Senegal is one hundred and ninety six thousand seven hundred and twenty two square kilometers. It is the 7th largest country in the world. However, for the convenience of governance, the country is currently divided into 14 regions. ( Source)

Although the official language of Senegal is French, there are many local languages. The most common of these languages ​​is Wolf. The currency of Senegal is the African French of Commute Financier, abbreviated as ZF. Most of the people of the country live in villages and most of the population belongs to the Wolf population.

According to one theory, the Portuguese came to Senegal in the 15th or 16th century. Naturally, they did not know the name of the country at that time. When the local fishermen want to know the name, they say 'Sunu Gal'. But the Portuguese did not understand the meaning of the word and named it 'Senegal'. However, according to the general public, the country is named 'Senegal' based on the Senegal River. This Senegal River marks the eastern and northern borders of the country.

Selling marine fish is one of the main occupations of the people here. They catch various types of marine fish and sell them in the local market as well as export to different countries of the world. Moreover, the country produces sufficient quantity of mango. Lots of cassonats are cultivated. Although there is a lot of land left for agriculture, they are not interested in farming. Moreover, the weather in Senegal is very tolerable.

Senegal stands tall with beauty. Notable among them are the Senegal delta, some small and large parks, the country's capital Dakar and some colonial sites such as St. Louis. Besides, the name of a lake in the country is Retba. We've heard of blue water, maybe we've seen it. But have you heard of the pink water reservoir? The water color of this Retba Lake is pink for about half of the year. Moreover, the mountains on one side of the lake, the Atlantic Ocean on the other side. A narrow corridor in the middle. The blue sky above the head, the pink lake below - all in all a wonderful sight. This scene attracts tourists from home and abroad.

Almost all the people here are very polite in their manners. Everyone gets along very well with everyone. However, many people here are still dependent on herbal treatment. It is their traditional arrangement. There is a reason behind this and that is that the medical cost in Senegal is much higher. Drinking water is provided from the official level in Senegal. There is an official water distribution system in every house from village to town. But you have to buy water for money.

Senegal has a lot in common with Bangladesh in different aspects. Although we have a lot in common with the country in different aspects.