The Qaalluu (also spelled Qallu or Qaallu) are traditional religious leaders in the Oromo culture and play a significant role in the spiritual, social, and cultural life of the Oromo people. The Qaalluu institution is deeply rooted in the Waaqeffannaa religion,…
Promoting and strengthening Waaqeffannaa, the indigenous faith of the Oromo people, involves a combination of cultural preservation, education, community engagement, and advocacy. Here are some strategies to achieve this: ### 1. **Cultural Preservation and Revival**…
Gadayoon durattuu Gadaatti ture. Ta ammaa tunin, Gadaa Gadayootiin duubaati. Gadayoo Galgalootiin duubatti, Gadaa 94tti ture. Gadaa Gadayootii asi Gadaan 72. Walumaagalatti Gadaan Booranaa 166ffaadha. Abbaa Gadaa Kuraa Jaarsoo Kuraa.
INTRODUCTION The Oromo people are descendants of an ancient, Cushitic-speaking branch of the Cushitic race. According to Argaa-dhageettii[1] teaching, nearly 6,400 years ago, their forefather, Oromo, established their Gadaa system at Odaa Mormor, the eastern…
By Gumii Surichoo Layee Oromoon Booranaa jiruufi jireennasaa keessatti rakkoo itti dhufe furachuuf aadaasaa kunuunsuuf gaaddisatti bahee mari’ata. Mariin kunis kaayyoofi galma sadarkaaf fulaa itti mari’atan qaba. Mariin Booranaa kun waan tolchaniif (mari’ataniif) qaba malee,…
BY SOLOMON DIBABA In many countries of Africa traditional thanksgiving ceremonies are organized in each country with different cultural contexts. When Europe is still in the Dark Ages, Africans were conducting a colorful passionate and…
The 2024 Irreecha festival is going to be celebrated in a warm and special atmosphere in Oromia and abroad.The annual Oromo Irreechaa festival, the Oromo Thanksgiving Day, in Oromia and diaspora is approaching this month….
How do we remember Girma Gamada? Girma Gamada was born and raised in Oromia. When he was young, however, the political situation did not allow him to serve his countrymen. The passion and passion for…
The Global Waaqeffannaa Assembly is deeply saddened by the passing of a volunteer, Girma Gamada, who passed away on July 4,2024 after a long illness. Girma spent most of his life helping the Oromo community…
Gumiin Waaqeffannaa Addunyaa ogeessa Oromoo hojii toleeyyummaan tajaajila maraalessa kennaa ture, Girmaa Gamadaa, du’aan ofbiraa dhabuutti hedduu gaddeera. Girmaan dhukkubsatee erga wal’aanamaa ture booda Adoolessa 4,2024 addunyaa kanarraa boqote. Girmaan yeroo bara jireenya isaa keessatti…