Family in Thiès, Senegal calls for moral renewal
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The Omari family in Thiès, Senegal, used a press conference to announce the upcoming 2026 Ziarra, an annual pilgrimage honoring the late religious leader Thierno Habibou Mountaga Daha Cheikhou Oumar Foutiyou Tall.
They explained the event, scheduled for November 6 and 7, will gather thousands of pilgrims for prayer and community building. The family intends the Ziarra to reinforce the teachings of Cheikh Oumar Foutiyou Tall and provide a space for spiritual unity.
The program will center on readings from the Quran and include an international symposium at Iba Der Thiam University. Scholars will present on the life and work of El Hadj Oumar Foutiyou Tall, a figure the family believes holds important lessons for modern society. Family spokesperson Thierno Makhtar Tall stressed the need to revisit moral and spiritual values to build a more just and responsible society.
Khalife Thierno Mountaga Habibou Tall emphasized the importance of educating young people in ethics and integrity. He believes a strong educational response is necessary to address rising delinquency and violence. The family also hopes to ensure future generations learn about the legacy of Thierno Seydou Nourou Tall, who introduced the history of El Hadj Oumar Foutiyou Tall into school curriculums.
Professor Ibrahima Thiam urged people to collect and publish historical documents relating to El Hadj Oumar Foutiyou Tall, recognizing his contributions to science and culture.
