Senegal remains one of the most peaceful nations in the African continent. With a massive 95% Muslim population Senegal was a French colony and thousands were people were taken as slaves by the Europeans in the 17th century. The beautiful city of Dakar is a peninsula on the Atlantic Ocean with beautiful French influence on its broader roads and buildings which undoubtedly make life here fascinating with a grand mix up of French and African traditions.
As you land at the small but beautiful Leopold Sedar airport which is about 5 kilometer distance from the downtown Dakar. Leopold Sedar was the first President of Senegal after its independence in 1963 hailing from a Christian Community who went to elite institutions in France for his education and was a statesman, author and poet. So those who comprehended that Muslims will not live in a plural and democratic society as long as they are a majority will have to not only change their opinion but appreciate it after coming to Senegal how a nation of 95% of its population as Muslims is thoroughly secular as well as democratic with first president belonging to Christian community.
Women are the foundation of this country. It is great to see them in so diverse and colorful dresses confirming both Islamic as well as African identities. They greet you in the shops, hotels and everywhere and are talkative enough to be friend with you