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This is a list of Somali aristocratic and court titles that were historically used by the Somali people's various sultanates, kingdoms and empires. Also included are the honorifics reserved for Islamic notables as well as traditional leaders and officials within Somali customary law ( xeer ), in addition to the nobiliary particles set aside for ...
Aw (sometimes spelled Au) [1] [2] [3] is an honorific title in the Harari and Somali languages. [4] [5] [6] It commonly designates a father, respected elder or saint in Harari and Somali languages. [7] [8] [9] It is used widely and most commonly in the Somali territories. [10]
Hussein Ahmed Salah, a Somalia-born former long-distance runner from Djibouti, won a bronze medal in the marathon at the 1988 Summer Olympics. He also won silver medals in this event at the 1987 and 1991 World Championships, as well as the 1985 IAAF World Marathon Cup. Many Somalia-born athletes have found success in the diaspora.
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The Somali Museum of Minnesota (also known as the Somali Artifact and Cultural Museum) is a cultural institution in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.The Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro area is home to the largest Somali immigrant and refugee population in the United States, after civil war in Somalia prompted large-scale displacement of the Somali people. [1]
The grant will support Hassan's efforts to preserve the Somali language and children's stories. Minnesota educator given grant for Somali oral history project Skip to main content
Consulates-General are staffed by career consulate foreign nationals, usually with full diplomatic protection. Honorary consuls are accredited US citizens or residents who have official standing but are usually part-time [2] [3] The United States Department of State's Chicago regional office serves these missions.
Various Somali clans utilise distinct titles for their leaders, including Sultan, [26] Emir, Imam, [27] Ugaas, [26] and Garaad. [28] Clan leadership may be hereditary, or leaders may be elected by the council of elders composed of representatives from diverse clan lineages. The leaders of these clans fulfill both religious and political ...