Discovering Somali Culture and Traditions: A Glimpse into the Rich Heritage of Somalia
Explore the vibrant culture and traditions of Somalia, from the geographical landscape and national flag to the languages spoken, currency used, population statistics, religious practices, and festive celebrations. Dive into the ethnic diversity, literacy rates, and popular dishes like Canjeera that showcase the essence of Somali heritage.
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Somali Culture & Traditions Saadia Yusuf 10/9/2014
Background of Culture Geography: Somalia is located on the African continent. It borders the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, which is east of Ethiopia. Most of Somalia is desert land. Somalia has two chief rivers, the Shebelle and the Juba. Somalia is a country located in the Horn of Africa.
Somalias Flag Somalia s flag is light blue with a large white five-pointed star in the center; the blue field was originally influenced by the flag of the UN, but today is said to denote the sky and the neighboring Indian Ocean. The five points of the star represent the five regions in the horn of Africa that are inhabited by Somali people.
What languages do we speak? Languages: Somali people speak three languages: Somali, Arabic, and Italian.
Currency Shilling Somali 1,000 Somali Shillings equals 1.30 US Dollars 500 Somali shillings equals 0.65 US Dollars
Population/ Government Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa with a 2014 population estimated at 10.8 million, up from the 2013 estimate of 10 million. Between Jan. 1991 and Aug. 2000, Somalia had no working government. Democratic Republic Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud
Religion /Literacy Islam is the primary religion in Somalia, and the majority of Somalis are Sunni Muslims. 99% are Muslim. Literacy: Adult Literacy Rate (15 years and over, 2000 2006) Female:25.8% Male: 49.7% Ethnic Groups: Somali (85%), Bantu, Arabs
Traditions, and Festivals Holidays, Somalia Holiday Calendar January 2014 1 Wednesday Monday New Year's Day Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet) Labor Day Independence Day Republic Day Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) Ashura 13 May 2014 June 2014 July 2014 July 2014 1 Thursday Thursday Tuesday Monday 26 1 28 October 2014 4 Saturday November 2014 3 Monday
Somali cultural food/cuisine Canjeera: a type of bread that is like a pancake and is eaten for breakfast. You can also eat it for lunch or Dinner. Somali samosas: It s crispy, beefy, spicy, and moreish, it s hot Maraq: Somali. Heat the oil; add onions and saut for 2 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes Rice: We have tried rice dishes from different parts of the world and we had some nice experiences. Oil, Onion, Garlic cloves, Canola, Maggi, seasoning and more,,,,, Xalwo: Cardamom, Nutmeg we give to others when we have celebration
Henna Weddings Fashion & Clothes Unlike many African nations, Somalia is composed of a single, homogeneous ethnic group. Although Somalis may differ in nuances of local lifestyle, they share a uniform language, religion, and culture, and trace their heritage to a common ancestor.
Culture & Traditions Everyone are taught about their tradition and culture
Famous People Yasmin Warsame:is a Canadian model and activist of Somali origin. Iman Abdulmajid: professionally known as Iman, is a Somali fashion model, actress and entrepreneur. Amin Amir is a Somali-Canadian cartoonist and painter. K'naan:is a Somali Canadian poet, rapper, singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist. Mohamed Farah: is a Somali-born British long-distance and middle-distance runner. He is the current Olympic, World and European champion in the 5000 meters and 10,000 meters. Rageh Omaar: is a Somali-born British journalist and writer. His latest book Only Half of Me deals with the tensions between these two sides of his identity
Capital city in Somalia There are two cities in Somalia with a population over 1 million: Mogadishu is the largest with 1.4 million followed by Hargeisa at 1.2 million.
A place I would like to visit in the future: Mecca is the only place in the world where I feel complete inner peace and contentment. A place where I feel so close to God Almighty, Mecca is located in Saudi Arabia. There Millions of pilgrims who visit the city each year. MAKKATUL MUKARRAMAH: is place where all Muslims go and make hajj. Mogadishu THE CITY OF LIGHT Another place I would like to live for the rest of my live is Mugdhisho, where I was born and grew up. I also miss so much I hope my country is a peaceful place; I won t let go and live in another place.
Here is some Somali music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQoaLl_q2FM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_sHXFpAIc8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nevOsRGqL2c
Website Sources http://www.unesco.org/uil/litbase/?menu=4&programme=100 http://www.racearchive.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/somali_booklet.pdf https://ethnomed.org/culture/somali/somali-cultural-profile http://www.google.com/search?q=islam&safe=active&biw=1920&bih=985&so urce=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=C58- VJDZA4e2yASNsoDwDw&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAg&surl=1#safe=active&tbm=isch&q= somali+students&imgdii=_ http://www.racearchive.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/somali_booklet.pdf
