The removal of ancient ceramic plates from the mihraab of the Al Jaama'a mosque in the Hamarweyne district in Mogadishu.In November 2021, all the ceramic plates that adorned the upper part of the mihraab of the Al Jaama'a mosque were removed. It is truly incredible how the Al Jaama'a mosque in the Hamarweyne
“Perhaps there is no disorientation more radical than the uprooting of those who live exiled in their homeland and fight a daily struggle, made up of small gestures to safeguard and protect the places that could be taken from them, not by those coming from outside, but by those who live inside like a
"...a blessed boy will be born of the al-Shaashi who will come from the family of the father Amiin Imanka, and will be widely known in the Islamic countries.." - Quote by Abdurahman Sheikh Sufi al-Shaashi on the arrival of the birth of Sheikh Abba.Sheikh Abba's ChildhoodSheikh Muhammad ibn Ahmad Ibn
The century-old dilapidated “lighthouse” standing precariously on the periphery of Mogadishu's Old Harbor between Shingani and Hamarwayne, stands as a poignant reminder of a bygone era.On the fateful day of Friday, May 5th, 2023, we bore witness to a momentous event, as the historical lighthouse in the
For 30 years since the civil war our fathers have migrated from Somalia which resulted in our family having children in every country on earth. Children that were born during the Somali civil war including me have always asked themselves, who are we? Who are our forefathers? And we have always lacked
preserving Banadir Heritage & History
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The removal of ancient ceramic plates from the mihraab of the Al Jaama’a mosque in the Hamarweyne district in Mogadishu. In November 2021, all the ceramic plates that adorned the upper part of the mihraab of the Al Jaama’a mosque were removed. It is truly incredible how the Al Jaama’a
“Perhaps there is no disorientation more radical than the uprooting of those who live exiled in their homeland and fight a daily struggle, made up of small gestures to safeguard and protect the places that could be taken from them, not by those coming from outside, but by those who
“…a blessed boy will be born of the al-Shaashi who will come from the family of the father Amiin Imanka, and will be widely known in the Islamic countries..” – Quote by Abdurahman Sheikh Sufi al-Shaashi on the arrival of the birth of Sheikh Abba. Sheikh Abba’s Childhood Sheikh Muhammad
On the fateful day of Friday, May 5th, 2023, we bore witness to a momentous event, as the historical lighthouse in the old district of Mogadishu met partial collapse. Built just after 1936, the lighthouse makes up an integral part of the illustrious history of the city. Despite enduring decades
For 30 years since the civil war our fathers have migrated from Somalia which resulted in our family having children in every country on earth. Children that were born during the Somali civil war including me have always asked themselves, who are we? Who are our forefathers? And we have
Written By Abdi Mohamud Swahili Coastal region of East Africa starts from Mogadishu in southern Somalia to its northern end to Kilwa in the south of Tanzania, the Bay of Sofala in present-day Mozambique, the further, the northern tip of Madagascar. This region is also historically known as Azania or
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Our vast collection of ebooks covers the rich history of the Banadir and Swahili Coast regions. We firmly believe that history plays a pivotal role in shaping our present and future. Words have the power to transform the world around us, and through the study of history, we can gain a deeper understanding of the society we live in.Our ebooks provide a window into the past, allowing readers to develop a sense of identity and a connection to their collective
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The Walls of Mogadishu
The city states of Mogadishu, Barawa, Marka and Kismayo were at one point all surrounded by walls. This was a systematic approach by the Sultan at that time to separate rural people from the urban dwellers. This was witnessed by 19th century travellers and also colonies who came and took down the wall. One being John Ainsworth (1890). In his description of Mogadishu in 1890, he went on to state: “In 1890 the horn of
