| Feature | Grand Magal of Touba | Edomcha Touba 2 | |--------|---------------------|------------------| | | Festive, celebratory, large crowds (3–5 million) | Somber, quiet, smaller groups (thousands to tens of thousands) | | Focus | Return from exile, joy of freedom | Remembrance of suffering, exile, and sacrifice | | Duration | 1–2 days | 3–5 days, sometimes a full week | | Music & Drumming | Allowed (Touba’s tassou groups perform) | Prohibited; only spoken prayers and chanting | | Clothing | Bright white, green, or gold | Muted whites, sometimes black or grey accents |