Hawiye

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The Hawiye are a clan of the Somali ethnic group, who live in central and southern Somalia, and in larger numbers in Kenya and Ethiopia, as well as in other international communities. Like other Somalis, Hawiye members trace their ancestry to Irir Samaale. The CIA and Human Rights Watch indicate that Hawiye is the largest Somali clan.^[1][2] Other sources, including the Canadian Report of the Somalia Commission of Inquiry, indicate that the Darod is the largest Somali clan.^[3][4]

[edit] Sub-clans of Hawiye

Alphabetical list of the subclans of the Hawiye:^[5]

• Abgaal
• Ajuran
• Baadicadde
  • Maamiye
  • Subeer
  • Ibrahim Baadicadde
  • Ilaawe
  • Afgaab
  • Xaamud
• Degodia
• Duduble
• Fiqishini
• Gaaljecel
• Garre
• Gidir Karanle
• Habar Gedir
  • Cayr or Ayr
  • Sacad
  • Saleebaan
  • Saruur
• Hantire
• Hawadle
  • Cabdalle
  • Cabdi Yusuf
  • Dige
  • Reer Ugaas
• Hiilebi
• Iilawaay
• Jiidle
• Jijeele
• Kaariye Karanle
• Mariixaan Gorgaarte
• Masare
• Mayle Gorgaarte
• Moobleen
• Murale
• Murusade
• Sheikhaal
• Silcis
• Sixawle Karanle
• Raaranle
• Udeejeen
• Wacdaan
• Wacweytan
• Wadalaan
• Xaskul
• Xawaadle

[edit] Notable Hawiye persons

Political

• Abdullahi Issa, Prime minister of Somalia 1949-1960, chairman of the SYL political party.
• Aden Abdullahi Osman, The first president of Somalia 1960-1967.
• Haji Farah Ali Omar, The first Somali finance minister, the inventor of the Somali five shilling
• Mohamed Farrah Aidid, Chairman of United Somali Congress and the Somali National Alliance.
• Xaawo Cawaale Abtidoon, First female Somali MP and cabinet minister in 1960s.
• Ali Shido Abdi , one the earliest members of SYL and former vice chairman.
• Abdu Yusuf, Foreign minister of Kenya 1988-1992.
• Abdullahi Ahmed Addou, Ambassador to the United States (1970-80), finance minister (1980-84).
• Ali Mahdi Muhammad, Interim president of Somalia.
• Abdiqasim Salad Hassan, Former president, 2000-2004.
• Ali Mohammed Ghedi, Prime Minister of Somalia since 2004.
• Sheikh Sharif Ahmed, Leader of Islamic Courts of Somalia.
• Dr Ibrahim Hassan Addou, Foreign minister for the Islamic Courts of Somalia.
• Asha Haji Elmi, Peace activist

Military Officials

• General Daud Abdulle Hirsi, The first Somali with the rank of general in the first Somali Army.
• General Mohamed Ibrahim Liiqliiqato debuty commander of the armed forces.
• Major General Salad Gabeyre Kediye, Father of the 1969 revolution.
• Gen. Mohammed Warsame 'Caare', Four-star General, hero of 1964 and 1977 wars with Eithiopia.
• General Aftooje, High ranking general in former Somali Armed Forces.
• Colonel Shabeel, a prominent leader in ousting Siad barre's regime.

Traditional authority

• Olol Diinle, Sultan of Ajuran.
• Guuleed Faarax Jeex, 19th century ruler of Hobyo. He captured and arrested Kenadid.
• Cashiir Maddoow, 19th century Sultan of the Hantire based in Buulomareegto, Lower Shabelle
• Sheekh Xasan Barsame, Anti colonial leader in early parts on the 20th century.
• Xassan Geedi Abtoow, Traditional authority of Mogadishu.

Religious

• Xassan Cadde Fiqi, Early 20th century Islamic judge.
• Sheekh Nuur Hussein, the late highly-respected Islamic scholar in Somalia.
• Sheekh Maxamed Boqolsoon, the late highly-respected Islamic scholar in Somalia.
• Sheekh Cali Cilmi Yare, Prominent Islamic scholar d. 1989.
• Sheekh Maxamed Iimaan, One of the foremost Somali judges.

Literature

• Abdi Bashiir Indhobuur, Prominent poet and composer who wrote many famous patriotic songs.
• Sugaal Cabdulle Cumar, Leading Somali poet and playwright of recent times
• Sahal Macalin, Somali Poet and playwright
• Mohamed Ali Kaariye, Poet and playwright

Popular Culture

• Halima Khaliif Omar 'Magool' 1948-2004, revered Somali singer and musician.
• K'naan, well-known singer

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