23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
3 men after friday prayers

Three men leave the mosque on Île de Gorée after the Friday prayer, the most important weekly gathering for Muslims. As they walk out, they pause to discuss aspects of faith and community life, continuing a dialogue that often extends beyond the prayer hall. Behind them, the shoreline and the open sea form the natural backdrop of the island, highlighting the everyday intersection between religious practice and the coastal environment of Senegal.

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Date Taken: 04.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Île de Gorée, Senegal
Copyright: © Marianna Squicciarini