The Oumar family celebrated the annual Ziarra dedicated to Sheikh Oumar Foutiyou Tall this Wednesday in Halwar. Thousands of faithful, from all corners of Senegal and the diaspora, converged on the places frequented by the great Islamic scholar for sessions of prayer and reflection.

The official ceremony was held under the chairmanship of the family's general khalifa, Thierno Mouhamadoul Bachir Tall. On this occasion, officials presented the projects undertaken since last year to modernize and enhance the historical sites linked to the spiritual journey of Sheikh Oumar Foutiyou Tall, with the aim of improving the reception of pilgrims and alleviating the daily difficulties of local populations.

The moral guide of the Konu Dahiras and son of the Caliph, Sheikh Oumar Bachir Tall, took advantage of the event to appeal to state authorities, inviting them to support these structuring initiatives which he describes as "national religious and cultural heritage".

Addressing current national events, the grandson of Sheikh Oumar Foutiyou Tall also expressed his views on certain social issues, calling on the State to, in his words, "take measures to preserve the country's values." He lamented that such events were occurring in Senegal, a country he described as a land of great Islamic scholars, citing in particular Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba, Sheikh Seydi El Hadji Malick Sy, Sheikh Ibrahima Niasse, and Sheikh Oumar Foutiyou Tall. He urged the authorities to act in order, he said, to "avoid spiritual consequences for the nation."

Sheikh Oumar Bachir Tall also addressed the situation in Senegalese universities, expressing his concern about the recurring tensions. He called on the government to engage in dialogue with students and to preserve university scholarships, which he considers a vital source of support for many families. "If you stifle someone, they will always eventually react," he warned, advocating for concerted and lasting solutions.