Omdurman

Omdurman – Cultural and Religious Heart

Description
Omdurman is Sudan’s largest city by population and a stronghold of religious and cultural life.

Geography
West of Khartoum
Along the Nile
Flat desert terrain

History
Capital of the Mahdist State
Site of the Battle of Omdurman
Center of Islamic scholarship

Culture
Traditional music and dance
Sufi religious practices
Bustling markets

Economy
Commerce and handicrafts
Local trade
Religious tourism

Tourism & Attractions
Omdurman Souq
Mahdi’s Tomb
Friday Sufi ceremonies