Kathiotte: The Wilane family celebrates the 16th Ziarra dedicated to Mame Modou Wilane and calls for the strengthening of social values

The 16th annual Ziarra of the Wilane family, dedicated to the late Mame Modou Wilane, was held yesterday in Wilanene, in the commune of Kathiotte, with a large turnout of faithful from several localities in Senegal and The Gambia. This important religious gathering was marked by recitations from the Holy Quran, collective prayers, and messages of guidance addressed particularly to young people and women.

Addressing the assembly, speaker Oustaz Babacar Wilane, grandson of Mame Modou Wilane, discussed appropriate behavior within society in light of Islamic teachings. He urged young people and women to "arm themselves with patience, courage, and respect for the recommendations of their leaders, particularly parents, husbands, and religious guides," emphasizing the need to preserve religious and social values.

Presiding over the official ceremony, Oumar Diémé, deputy sub-prefect of Katakel, praised the excellent organization of the Ziarra pilgrimage and the relevance of the messages delivered. He called on the population to take greater individual and collective responsibility in order to "build a society founded on solid values," which guarantee social cohesion and stability.

For his part, the mayor of Kathiotte, also a grandson of Mame Modou Wilane, praised the family's unwavering commitment to preserving this religious heritage. He did, however, encourage the organizers to consider evolving the Ziarra by further integrating its economic dimension, in addition to its spiritual and social aspects. According to him, it is necessary to "think about innovating the Ziarra by incorporating an economic component to strengthen its impact on local development."

In the morning, 81 recitations of the Holy Quran were performed, accompanied by other prayers dedicated to the late Mame Modou Wilane, as well as to peace, stability and prosperity in Senegal.