Here are 50 reasons to be proud of being Somali:
- Somalis have a rich cultural heritage.
- Somali cuisine is delicious and unique.
- Somali culture values education and intellectual curiosity.
- Somali culture values hard work and perseverance.
- Somali culture values family and community.
- Somali culture values hospitality and generosity.
- Somali culture values faith and spirituality.
- Somalis are one of Africa's largest ethnic groups.
- Somalis consider themselves one people, despite national boundaries.
- The Somali flag is an ethnic flag conceived to represent ethnic Somalis.
- The five-pointed Star of Unity in the Somali flag's center represents the Somali ethnic group inhabiting the five territories in Greater Somalia.
- The crescent on the Somali flag represents the new moon and is a universal symbol of the Islamic faith.
- The leopard is considered the national symbol of Somalia.
- Somalis celebrate Independence Day on June 26th, the date in 1960 when British Somaliland gained its independence.
- Somalis celebrate the Foundation of the Republic on July 1st.
- Somalis hold a secular New Year celebration called Dab-Shid (Fire-Lighting) at the beginning of August.
- Somalis take great pride in having large families.
- Somalis hope that one day all the territories inhabited by Somali people can become a unified Somali nation.
- Somalis are predominantly Sunni Muslim.
- Somalis believe that both their religious and secular leaders have the power to bless and to curse people.
- Baraka, the power to bless and to curse people, is believed to be given by Allah.
- Islamic teachers and mosque officials make up a large portion of religious practitioners in Somalia.
- Somalis believe that baraka lingers at the tombs of Somali saints and can help cure illness and resolve other troubles upon a visit to the tomb.
- Somalis are ethnically of Cushitic ancestry.
- Somalis have genealogical traditions of descent from various patriarchs associated with the spread of Islam.
- Ethnic Somalis are principally concentrated in Somalia, Somaliland, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti.
- Somali diasporas are also found in parts of the Middle East, North America, Western Europe, African Great Lakes region, Southern Africa, and Oceania.
- Somalis are resilient and have survived many challenges, including civil war and famine.
- Somali music is beautiful and diverse.
- Somali poetry is renowned for its complexity and beauty.
- Somali art is vibrant and expressive.
- Somali storytelling is a cherished tradition.
- Somali dance is energetic and joyful.
- Somali fashion is colorful and distinctive.
- Somali women have a long history of entrepreneurship and leadership.
- Somali women have played important roles in politics and activism.
- Somali women have a strong sense of community and support each other.
- Somali men are known for their bravery and resilience.
- Somali men are often skilled in traditional crafts such as woodworking and metalworking.
- Somali men are often excellent farmers and herders.
- Somali youth are creative and innovative.
- Somali youth are often bilingual or multilingual.
- Somali youth are often highly educated and motivated.
- Somali youth are often involved in community service and activism.
- Somali youth are often interested in technology and entrepreneurship.
- Somali youth are often interested in sports and physical fitness.
- Somali youth are often interested in music and the arts.
- Somali youth are often interested in fashion and style.
- Somali youth are often interested in travel and exploration.
- Somalis have an intense pride in their own culture and language.
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no festivals aside from eid, no holidays aside from eid. No nadda aside from eid.
Wallahi I adore seeing stuff like this.
