The islands and coastal areas of the Saalum River are inhabited primarily by “Ñoominka,” or Séeréer-speaking communities that survive on a combination of fishing and farming. Ñoominka were largely animist before the 20th century, although they have nearly all been Islamized by now and many have become Taalibe Baay. There are several major Taalibe Baay muqaddams in the area, and the movement is very strong in some villages, including Jam Ñaajo, Medina Sàngaako, Sóokóon, and Jirnda. This profile brings together data about Ñoominka Taalibe Baay communities gathered through interviews with Ñoominka conducted by Aadi Faal, Aamadu Njaay, and Joseph Hill.

Situation

Daaru Mbittéyeen is in Lagem, the part of Saalum directly south of Kaolack (Kawlax) and is not far from Kóosi Mbittéyeen, the village where Baay Ñas lived for many years until he announced the Fayḍah.