Somaliland is a self-governing state within Somalia, which celebrates its autonomy on the 18th of May of every year. Independence Day in Somaliland is typically a holiday, and is celebrated in Somaliland’s capital, Hargeisa.
Islam: Faith, Holidays, Practice & History
Islam is a monotheistic Abrahamic religion originated in the Arabian Peninsula 1400 years ago, and spread rapidly to form a majority of the population in the Middle East and many Asian and African countries. Islam now is followed by more than a billion people, making it the second largest religion in the world.