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This is the first word revealed to Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in the Cave of Hira.
Iqra
his traditional Oromo democratic system organizes society into age-based groups and cycles every eight years.
Gadaa System
Halkan nan dhaladha, ganama nan du’a.
(I am born at night and die in the morning.)
Maandhaa (the stars)
This Portuguese superstar is known as “CR7” and has played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.
Cristiano Ronaldo
He is the prophet known for building the Kaaba together with his son.
Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and Prophet
Oromo people traditionally gather under this symbolic tree for meetings, justice, and blessings.
Odaa tree
Gamni Gaara gamanni gaara, edduun farda magaala, beeki!
Marqa Carree
This Spanish club is famous for its all-white kit and has won more UEFA Champions League titles than any other team
Real Madrid
The battle in 642 CE was the first major battle between the Muslims of Madinah and the Quraysh of Makkah
The Battle of Badr
This annual Oromo thanksgiving ceremony attracts millions to Bishoftu every year.
Irreecha
Lafa hunda ce’a, garuu miilla hin qabu; gaara hin sodaatu, laga hin sodaatu.
(It passes over all land, has no legs; it is not afraid of mountains or rivers.)
Karaa (road)
This famous rivalry match between Barcelona and Real Madrid is known as “The Classic.”
El Clásico
This companion was known as "As Siddiq" and was the first adult male to accept Islam
Abu Bakr
This Oromo activist and media leader played a key role in mobilizing the 2014–2018 Oromo protests and later returned from exile in 2018.
Jawar Mohammed
Bosona keessa dhalata, mana barumsaa keessatti du’a; ijoollee hedduu nama beeksisa.
Qalama / pensila (pencil)
This Argentine player spent most of his career at FC Barcelona, winning six Ballon d’Or awards before moving to PSG in 2021
Lionel Messi
The Muslim ruler from the 12th century is known for uniting Egypt and Syria and recapturing Jerusalem from the Crusaders.
Salahuddin Al-Ayyubi
This Oromo general led armed resistance against Haile Selassie’s imperial army in the 1960s and is remembered as a national hero of the Bale Oromo rebellion.
Waqoo Guutuu?
Miilla hin qabu garuu si geessa; afaan hin qabu garuu si hima.
GPS bilbila keessa (map or GPS)
In 2012, this English club won the Champions League for the first time after a dramatic penalty shootout against Bayern Munich
Chelsea FC