Serekunda, Gambia's largest urban center, is home to numerous beautiful mosques including the impressive Serekunda Central Mosque with its distinctive minaret and traditional Islamic architecture. As part of a nation that is over 95% Muslim, the city serves as a vibrant center of Islamic learning and culture, with Quranic schools and Islamic institutions throughout the community. The city's bustling markets and neighborhoods reflect a rich blend of West African and Islamic traditions, where the call to prayer echoes five times daily and Islamic festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm.