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.
- Locality
- …lies at an elevation of around 10 metres (40 feet)
- Description: Senegal-based religious sect
Places of Interest
Discover Leopold Sédar Senghor Stadium and Aéroport International Léopold Sédar Senghor.
Leopold Sédar Senghor Stadium
Stadium
Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium, formerly the Stade…
Aéroport International Léopold Sédar Senghor
Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport…
3½ km southwest of Layene
Village des Arts de Dakar
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Places in the Area
Nearby places include Yoff and Parcelles Assainies.
Parcelles Assainies
Parcelles Assainies is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal.
3 km east of Layene
Sicap-Liberté
Sicap-Liberté is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal.
4 km south of Layene
Layene
- Category: tariqa
- Location
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Latitude
14.76064° or 14° 45′ 38″ north
Longitude
-17.46466° or 17° 27′ 53″ west
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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