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White-robed Muslim pilgrims pray and perform the "tawaf", the circumambulation of the Kaaba, at Mecca's Grand Mosque, ahead of Hajj. The hajj, which begins on June 14, is one of the five pillars of Islam and must be undertaken at least once by all Muslims who have the means to do so. IMAGES
Muslim worshippers pray at the Massalikoul Djinane mosque, the largest in Dakar, on the day of Eid al-Fitr -- which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. IMAGES
In Dakar's Massalikoul Djinane Mosque, Muslims prepare to offer Eid al-Fitr prayers, marking the end of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan. The timing of Eid al-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, in accordance with the Muslim lunar calendar. IMAGES
Ousmane Sonko, a Senegalese politician who came third in the country's last presidential election, makes his way to court where he faces a defamation trial. His convoy is flocked by crowds of supporters and police officers form barricades to keep the crowds back. Sonko is being sued by Tourism Minister Mame Mbaye Niang for "defamation, insult and forgery". He also faces separate charges of rape and making death threats. Sonko has denied the charges and accused authorities of trying to silence him and his party with arbitrary arrests. IMAGES
Thousands of people travel by bus or train to see Senegal's new 50,000-seat national stadium, on the day of its inauguration in Diamniadio. IMAGES
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