Ethiopian TreasuresHarar Harar was established by Sultan Abu Beker Mohammed in 1520. Harar, the Holy City of Ethiopia's Muslim community, is believed to be the forth-holiest city after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem
The old City Wall of Harar is the main attraction and symbol of Islamic architecture. Harar has approximately 90 mosques, which form the largest concentration of mosques in the world. One of Harar's main attractions is the hyena man who feeds hyenas on the outskirts of the town every night.
Harar is known for its turmoil and bloodshed. Ahmed Gragn killed Abu Beker Mohammed who was the ruler of Harar. Ahmed Gragn was a militant Muslim leader and used Harar as his base to launch his jihad and raids against the Ethiopian Christian Empire in 1528
He destroyed many churches and threatened the complete distruction of Ethiopian Christendom. He was killed by Emperor Gelawdewos in a Battle near Lake Tana in 1543. The raids continued against the Christians led by Ahmed Gragn's widow Bati Del Wambara.
In 1559, Emperor Gelawdewos marched on Harar with the aim to eradicate the constant religious sectarianism taking place. Gelawdewos was killed in a battle and his head was paraded around the city on a stake.
Despite the continuous fighting with Oromo tribes, Harar expanded; it became well populated, an important city for trade and a centre of Muslim scholarship. It issued its own currency. After 250 years of autonomous rule, Egypt occupied Harar and killed the Emir in 1875.
The Egyptian action created a strong resistance in the Muslim community of Harar. Emir Abdullah took control and led a campaign against the Egyptians, which ended in 1885.
In 1887, Harar lost its autonomy when Menelik, Prince of Shewa, who later became Emperor of Ethiopia in 1889, waged war against the army of Emir Abdullah. Menelik defeated the Emir at the Battle of Chelenko in 1887
Menelik then established a new administration, including several members of the emir's family to prevent renewed religious sectarianism, headed by Ras Mekonnen, the father of Emperor Haile Selassie.
Harar then began to disintegrate and lost its status as a trade centre in the end of nineteenth century when the railway line was built between Addis Ababa and Djibouti through Dire Dawa. From 1902, Dire Dawa became the main commercial centre of Ethiopia.
However, Harar remained as the spiritual City of Ethiopia's Muslim community, the political capital of Hararge Province until 1994 and has become a federal city-state since 1995.
u stupid ppls Harar belongs neither to somliz nor to oromoz, Harar was and is always Muslim Kingdom n Insha Allah 1 day the history will repeat itself 1 luv 2 all muslims.
sorry brother if you are a muslim and oromo than you are my brother walahi I dont hate your people I only hate ethiopians like meles zenawi okey harar belong to all muslims muslims are one not to remember that brother..peace
leoul07 their is no such people as adare they are jarso oromos adare is same as oromo jack ass my mother is adare harar is oromo and adare land which is part of our beloved oromia long live salam ya harar peace
hahaha somali land? nigga wat history u have been reading this is oromo land nigga go united ur people its shame to live with government for all this years
This is not Somali land or Oromo land. This is Harar land, their language is semetic and has no connection with somalia or oromo, they were isolated from everyone for a long time, there language is similar to amhara and tigre, they have one of the oldest islamic reigens in the world some think they are the origeonal aksumites.
this all might be true but one thing remains a fact which is
the founder of the city is imam ahmad gurey gran) and he was born in sayla the capital of adal state at that time. the ppl of harar are lovely and THEIR city is beautiful
What are you talking about Harar was a closed gated place for a long time Ahmed Gura only existed in the 18th Century. Harar has exiseeted centuries before that. Ahmed Gurey killed the ruller of harrer and took it over. Gura was half Afar and harrari.
Ethiopian TreasuresHarar Harar was established by Sultan Abu Beker Mohammed in 1520. Harar, the Holy City of Ethiopia's Muslim community, is believed to be the forth-holiest city after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem
hararwaldi 2 years ago
The old City Wall of Harar is the main attraction and symbol of Islamic architecture. Harar has approximately 90 mosques, which form the largest concentration of mosques in the world. One of Harar's main attractions is the hyena man who feeds hyenas on the outskirts of the town every night.
hararwaldi 2 years ago
Harar is known for its turmoil and bloodshed. Ahmed Gragn killed Abu Beker Mohammed who was the ruler of Harar. Ahmed Gragn was a militant Muslim leader and used Harar as his base to launch his jihad and raids against the Ethiopian Christian Empire in 1528
hararwaldi 2 years ago
He destroyed many churches and threatened the complete distruction of Ethiopian Christendom. He was killed by Emperor Gelawdewos in a Battle near Lake Tana in 1543. The raids continued against the Christians led by Ahmed Gragn's widow Bati Del Wambara.
hararwaldi 2 years ago
In 1559, Emperor Gelawdewos marched on Harar with the aim to eradicate the constant religious sectarianism taking place. Gelawdewos was killed in a battle and his head was paraded around the city on a stake.
hararwaldi 2 years ago
In 1647, Emir Ali ibn Daud took control the city and established an autonomous administration.
hararwaldi 2 years ago
Despite the continuous fighting with Oromo tribes, Harar expanded; it became well populated, an important city for trade and a centre of Muslim scholarship. It issued its own currency. After 250 years of autonomous rule, Egypt occupied Harar and killed the Emir in 1875.
hararwaldi 2 years ago
The Egyptian action created a strong resistance in the Muslim community of Harar. Emir Abdullah took control and led a campaign against the Egyptians, which ended in 1885.
hararwaldi 2 years ago
In 1887, Harar lost its autonomy when Menelik, Prince of Shewa, who later became Emperor of Ethiopia in 1889, waged war against the army of Emir Abdullah. Menelik defeated the Emir at the Battle of Chelenko in 1887
hararwaldi 2 years ago
Menelik then established a new administration, including several members of the emir's family to prevent renewed religious sectarianism, headed by Ras Mekonnen, the father of Emperor Haile Selassie.
hararwaldi 2 years ago
Harar then began to disintegrate and lost its status as a trade centre in the end of nineteenth century when the railway line was built between Addis Ababa and Djibouti through Dire Dawa. From 1902, Dire Dawa became the main commercial centre of Ethiopia.
hararwaldi 2 years ago
However, Harar remained as the spiritual City of Ethiopia's Muslim community, the political capital of Hararge Province until 1994 and has become a federal city-state since 1995.
hararwaldi 2 years ago
oromo are koto (kotoe kotoe walakala hashi ali bole) that means slaves, hahahah
im from somaliland
aden78 3 years ago
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simunier 3 years ago
u stupid ppls Harar belongs neither to somliz nor to oromoz, Harar was and is always Muslim Kingdom n Insha Allah 1 day the history will repeat itself 1 luv 2 all muslims.
SLHargeisa 4 years ago
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simunier 3 years ago
sorry brother if you are a muslim and oromo than you are my brother walahi I dont hate your people I only hate ethiopians like meles zenawi okey harar belong to all muslims muslims are one not to remember that brother..peace
geel22 3 years ago
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simunier 3 years ago
I agree with you brother insha-allah we will unite one day..
geel22 3 years ago
somalis builded harar you stupid habasha slaves.....
geel22 4 years ago
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simunier 3 years ago
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simunier 4 years ago
leoul07 their is no such people as adare they are jarso oromos adare is same as oromo jack ass my mother is adare harar is oromo and adare land which is part of our beloved oromia long live salam ya harar peace
fandishe 4 years ago
hahaha somali land? nigga wat history u have been reading this is oromo land nigga go united ur people its shame to live with government for all this years
fandishe 4 years ago
This is not Somali land or Oromo land. This is Harar land, their language is semetic and has no connection with somalia or oromo, they were isolated from everyone for a long time, there language is similar to amhara and tigre, they have one of the oldest islamic reigens in the world some think they are the origeonal aksumites.
leoul07 4 years ago
this all might be true but one thing remains a fact which is
the founder of the city is imam ahmad gurey gran) and he was born in sayla the capital of adal state at that time. the ppl of harar are lovely and THEIR city is beautiful
ruhail1 4 years ago
What are you talking about Harar was a closed gated place for a long time Ahmed Gura only existed in the 18th Century. Harar has exiseeted centuries before that. Ahmed Gurey killed the ruller of harrer and took it over. Gura was half Afar and harrari.
leoul07 4 years ago
hey you somili dud you better come your self down harar don,t blong to somali go back and read history is the oromo land
oddaa09 4 years ago
what the fuck is this ethopian doing in harar? where is the somali population in that great city of ours???
greatersomalia 4 years ago