Religion+(Ahmed)

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__ S​enegalese religion: by Mohammad __
====95% of the Senegalese population is Muslim. 4% of the population is Christian (mostly Catholic). The other 1% is anamist and traditional. Their constitution gives them freedom of religion. The Muslim leaders, or //Marabouts// influence the voting pattern and have a strong impact on the countries development. The Marabouts were also a strong influence during Senegal's drive for Independence. They were the movements most vocal and most powerful leaders. They drew many anamists to Islam because of their popularity.==== ====Islam is a monotheistic religion. Muslims believe in one god and Mohammad is his messanger. They pray five times a day; once in the morning, one at noon one in the afternoon, one at sunset, and one at night. They also fast in the Month of ramadan. A Muslim must go to pilgrimage once in his/her life in Mecca. Here, they preform multiple rituals. They go to Pilgrimage, or //Hajj,// in the month of Dhul-Hijja, the last month in the islamic calender.====

====Chrisitanity is also a monotheistic religion. Christians believe in Jesus Christ and follow his teachings. They believe Jesus is God’s own son, sent by God to become human. As the son of God, Jesus is divine, but he was also a human being who lived among us on earth, over 2,000 years ago. They celebrate Christmas, Easter and many more holidays. Christmas is the Birthday of Christ. Easter is the ressurection of Jesus. ====

====**Many Senegalese, especially in the South, combine their religion (Christianity or Islam) with traditional practicies and ceremonies. For example, many Senegalese wear charms called //gri// //gri// around their arms, stomach or neck. These charms protect the people who wear them from illnesses and evil spirits. They are somewhat like guardian angels.**====

**Both Muslim and Catholic Holidays are celebrated nationally. Some of these include Ramadan, Christmas, Mawlid A-Nabi, Tabaski, and many more. Ramadan is the Islamic month of fasting. Christmas is the birth of Jesus. Mawlid A-Nabi is the birthday of Mohammad. Tabaski, or Eid al-Adha, is the day when Abraham was supposed to sacrifice his son, Ismail, but god sent him a lamb to sacrifice instead**.

Bib-

Republic of Senegal Religion." //CultureGrams World Edition//. Proquest, 2010. Web. 10 Mar. 2010. .

//Africa Senegal//. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print.