Contemporary
Mauritania society and culture derives its sustenance from the Islamic religion. A majority of Mauritanian citizens belong to the Sunni sect of Islam.
The Islamic Republic of Mauritania follows Islamic teachings in practical governance. The Sharia law is used in jurisprudence. The constitution of the West African country champions Islam as the only State religion. The present Mauritania society and culture bears a significant influence of Islam in its practical applications. The Mauritanian people follow the Maliki rite of the Sunni branch of Islam.
The Islamic Republic of Mauritania has a thriving music culture. This is partly due to the region's Moorish past. Modern Mauritania has professional musicians who are paid to sing in public concerts and also at private parties. A number of musical instruments are used to compose music. The musical culture of Mauritania includes traditional musical instruments like the hourglass shaped four stringed tidinit. The tidinit is usually accompanied by an ardin. Percussion musical instruments used in composing Mauritanian music include the daghumma and tbal. The music is progressively played through five modes. Further submodes are present in Mauritanian musical culture. Music is played in public by both male and female musicians. Mauritanian culture exhibits a strong influence of the country's pre-Islamic cultural characteristics.
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