How Senegal marks Eid in style
How Senegal marks Eid in style The Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. In the Muslim-majority country of Senegal, both men and women often get new clothes especially made for the occasion, known locally as Korité. Photojournalist Ricci Shryock took these pictures of the style on show in Dakar. Twenty-two-year-old Rokhaya works at a restaurant. Here she is waiting for a bus in the capital city Dakar in her new Korité outfit. After morning prayers at the mosque, many families grill meat at home for a huge afternoon feast. As the sun sets, both childre...
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