Muslims join Christians for Christmas in Senegal

Issued on: 28/12/2015 - 16:28

Senegal is a secular state, the vast majorirty of whose citizens follow the Muslim faith. Muslims and Christians live side by side, with no neighbourhoods defined by religion. Each faith invites the other to take part in religious celebrations and Christmas is no different.

Soumbedioume in Senegal. RFI/Guillaume Thibault

By: Emmanuelle Landais

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