Wolof and Senegalese cultural customs, traditions, and etiquette vocabulary, one custom or term per card.
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- Ngénte
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A naming ceremony, held about a week after a baby is born- Céet
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A marriage proposal, an engagement ceremony- Séy
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Marriage, a wedding- Korité
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The Eid al-Fitr celebration that ends the Ramadan fast- Tabaski
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The Eid al-Adha celebration, marked by a ram sacrifice- Gamou
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The celebration of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday (Mawlid)- Magal
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The Grand Magal, a major Mouride pilgrimage to the holy city of Touba- Ndeup
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A traditional Lebou healing and spirit-appeasement ceremony- Sabar
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A traditional Wolof drum and dance style- Aada ak diine
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Custom and religion, a phrase describing the two pillars of Senegalese social life- Ndigël
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A religious directive or instruction given by a marabout- Marabout
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A Muslim religious teacher or spiritual guide- Boroom kër
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The head of the household- Waa kër
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The people of the household, one's family at home- Kilifa
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An elder or authority figure who commands respect
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