A thread on why Sheikh mountains & Town are named 'Sheikh'

The own is named after Sheikh Loboge & Sheikh Aw-Qudub who were two pious sons of Sheikh Abaadir Umar Al-rida Fiqi Umar the Emir of Harar AUN

Breathtaking view of the Sheikh mountains

Cabdi Cartan Gudoomiye K/X Degmad Sheekh (Sheikh) mentioning that it was named after Sheikh Loboge & Sheikh Aw-Qudub AUN. He also mentions other details pertaining to Sheikh town.

Sheikh mountains hosts the historical graveyards of these two pious Sheikhs AUN who were influential in teaching Islam there & Somaliweyn in general

Breathtaking views of Sheikh mountains

It is said that Sheikh mountains & town are blessed because Sheikh Loboge & Sheikh Aw-Qudub AUN

View of the Sheikh mountains looking extremely lush during day time

Subhan Allah سُـبْـحَـانَ ٱلله sign on Sheikh mountains are said to be reminders of that towns great Islamic history

A view of this beautiful sign during a misty morning & day time

Breathtaking view of Shiikh mountains during a misty evening & during a clear day مَا شَاءَ ٱللَّٰهُ

Mohamed Haji Ingiriis PhD holder, Oxford graduates in Modern History confirming the history of Sheikh Loboge & Sheikh Aw-Qudub in Sheikh mountains https://twitter.com/m_h_ingiriis/status/1205432045075410945?s=21 https://twitter.com/m_h_ingiriis/status/1205432045075410945

Rainy day on Sheikh mountains

Hiking is a extremely popular amongst both locals & diaspora.

Sheikh is also home to numerous historical structures. Ancient temples found in the town are reportedly similar to those in the Deccan Plateau in South Asia.

Birds chirpsing in the beautiful mountains of Sheikh

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