Hai Af Somali — Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi

The drums of farxiyo (joy) are beating loud. Tonight, the dhaanto dancers circle the fire, and the scent of uunsi (traditional incense) fills the air. My closest friend, my saaxiib , is getting married.

In our Somali tradition, this is not just a wedding—it's a aroos that brings together families, neighbours, and even strangers become guests. The bride wears guntiino draped with golden shimmer, and the groom arrives with his foolmareen (groomsmen), singing ancient love poems. mere yaar ki shaadi hai af somali

Yes, mere yaar ki shaadi hai—my friend’s wedding is here. And in Mogadishu, Hargeisa, or wherever Somalis gather, we celebrate like the sky has no limit. The drums of farxiyo (joy) are beating loud

From the hiddo iyo dhaqan (culture and heritage) to the canjeero and maraq served at dawn, every moment whispers: Gacal is qaba, nabad baa ka dambaysa (When loved ones unite, peace follows). In our Somali tradition, this is not just