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Somalia is the place where I feel most connected to my family. My family is from ‘Buuhoodle,’ a small city in Somalia’s northern region. My parents are both from ‘Buuhodle.’ The story of how I ended up where I grew up is that my father left for the United States when my younger sister was only a few months old, and then later decided that we should relocate to Kenya. As a result, we left our hometown to live in Kenya. My family is Somali, so our traditional dishes include ‘Canjero,’ a fermented, pancake-like bread used in both sweeter breakfast dishes and savory meals. ‘Canjeero is a simple food made with two basic ingredients: flour (or corn flour) and yeast, plus a pinch of salt and plenty of water to make a thick, soft, and creamy batter. It is fermented overnight and then cooked on a low heat in the morning. To make the circular pattern, ladle the batter into the warm pan and spread it around with the bottom of the ladle.
Bariis Iskukaris, also known as Isku-dheh karis or simply Bariis, is another Somali dish. It is a traditional rice dish from Somali cuisine. Because the name Isku-dheh karis literally translates to “cooked mixed together,” it is sometimes used to refer to other grain-derived crops that require similar cooking. Cumin, coriander, cardamon, turmeric, oregano, basil, cilantro, and ‘Xawash’ are among the ingredients. The traditional Xawaash spice blend exemplifies Somali spice diversity. Somali rice is unlike any other rice; it is distinct and delicious. Meat is commonly consumed in my home country, such as goat, beef, lamb, and occasionally chicken, which is fried in ghee, grilled, or broiled. It’s seasoned with turmeric, coriander, cumin, and curry and served with basmati rice for lunch, dinner, and occasionally eaten as breakfast.
Another dish that we enjoy eating is ‘Sambus,’ which is one of the most popular Somali desserts. It is a popular street food that can be found at any food stall, but it is also available in fine-dining restaurants. It’s also a popular way for Somalis to break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan. Sambusa (also known as Sambuus in Somalia) is much more than a sweet delicacy. It’s a food that brings loved ones together to celebrate special occasions. Because it is usually prepared by everyone in the kitchen, it helps to strengthen family bonds. The most common Sambus are filled with either fish or beef. The ground meat is combined with Xawaash, onion, and garlic.
My family’s main celebration that reflects my place of origin would be ‘Somalia Independence Day,’ which falls on the fourth of July. On that day, we celebrate with music, food, games, and traditional dances; we also invite loved ones to join us in celebrating. We would dress in blue and white to match our national flag, and we would prepare traditional Somali foods.
The ‘Toddobobax’ ceremony is one of the celebrations that we Somalis celebrate. This is a post-wedding ceremony in Somalia. This term is derived from two Somali words: ‘todobo,’ which means seven in Somali, and ‘Bax’, which means to emerge. The ceremony is a post-wedding ritual that takes place seven days after the bride and groom have emerged from seclusion. The ceremony is an all-women affair; it is planned by women, and only women are permitted to attend. It is sacred because the ceremony’s main purpose is to pray for the new bride and to show that the bride entered a new life as a married woman.
When it comes to Somali cultural celebrations or traditions, I would say that poetry, folk dancing, play performances, and singing are the most important. My family is from the northern part of Somalia, so we have a cultural dance called ‘Jaandheer,’ which means “big leap or step,” and it is played with a complex spinning move and a lot of jumping. It is commonly heard at weddings. There are numerous cultural dances, among them Dhaanto, one of the most popular Somali dances, which is performed at nearly every Somali festive celebration. Dhaanto is inspired by the camel and imitates its movements. The song to this dance was often sung on horseback to raise the spirits of soldiers.
The main reason for a marriage in the Somali community was to continue the lineage. In Somali culture, marriage involves the entire community, not just the bride and groom or even their families. As the final process of a Somali wedding, the Toddobobax ceremony includes performances such as dance and songs with specific costumes. The women perform traditional praise songs for the new bride during this ceremony. The women who attend the event will bring gifts for the bride, primarily traditional Somali women’s attire known as ‘Dirac’ or ‘Baati.’
Somalia is an Islamic country with a Muslim majority. One of the holidays we celebrate is Eid Ul- Fitr which occurs after the fasting month of Ramadan. This is a religious holiday in which everyone gathers for a morning prayer. We would usually take a bath, put on new clothes, and prepare for the Eid prayer. After that, we come home and eat sweets and have family brunch, cook amazing food, visit loved ones, and pay charity because our religion teaches us to do so.
Eid – Ul- Adha, which means ‘Feasts of Sacrifice’ in English, is another holiday that my family would observe. We fast on a day known as ‘The Day of Arafat’ prior to the day of this celebration. So, on Eid-ul-Adha, we sacrifice a sheep because Islam teaches that this day is sacred and that we must sacrifice this animal to commemorate Allah’s mercy in sparing Prophet Ibrahim from having to kill his son Ismail. So, because Prophet Ibrahim was commanded to sacrifice a sheep, we are also commanded to sacrifice a sheep on this occasion.
One piece of advice passed down through my family that reflects the values of my ancestors is to never forget where I come from. When I was young, my parents instilled in me the term ‘Somalinimo,’ which means being proud to be Somali, and they would tell me to be proud of my roots and culture as a Somali woman. I believe that my Somali heritage has a positive impact on my life, that my Somali culture is beautiful, and that we are people who are always proud of where we come from.
