Layene
The Layene is a religious brotherhood of Sufi Muslims based in Senegal and founded in 1884 by Seydina Limamou Laye, who was born Limamou Thiaw. It is notable for its belief that their founder was the Mahdi, and that his son, Seydina Issa Rouhou Laye, was the reincarnation of Jesus.
Places of Interest
Highlights: Leopold Sédar Senghor Stadium and Aéroport International Léopold Sédar Senghor.
Aéroport International Léopold Sédar Senghor
Aerodrome
Photo: Popo le Chien, Public domain.Village des Arts de Dakar
Arts center
Photo: Ji-Elle, Public domain.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Yoff and Parcelles Assainies.
Yoff
Neighborhood
Photo: Arensond, Public domain.Parcelles Assainies
Suburb
Parcelles Assainies is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. Parcelles Assainies is situated 3 km east of Layene.
Sicap-Liberté
Suburb
Layene
- Type: Locality
- Description: Senegal-based religious sect
- Category: tariqa
- Location: Dakar, Senegal, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
14.76064° or 14° 45′ 38″ north
Longitude
-17.46466° or 17° 27′ 53″ west
Elevation
12 metres (39 feet)
Open location code
7C64QG6P+74
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Wolof—“Layene” goes by many names.
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Ngaparou and Ndoup.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Yof Bay and Île de Yoff.
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