Bani, Bani

Bani is the capital of Bani Department in Séno Province in northern Burkina Faso. It had a population of 5 771 in 2008. Bani is known for its seven mosques made of clay and is situated between Kaya, Burkina Faso and Dori, Burkina Faso.



History
Bani's seven mosques were built in 1978 under the leadership of the Prophet Mohamed el-Hajj. They consist of six mosques built atop a hill, surrounding the grand mosque in the centre of town. Since then, these religious buildings have suffered from lack of maintenance, giving them an older, weathered appearance.