Eidagale

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Daud, Garxajis, Sheekh Isaxaaq Bin Ahmed (also known as Eidagale Ciidagale or Ciidangale) is one of the major subclans of the Isaaq clan.

This clan is part of Garhajis (Garxajis) which is the confederation or union of the Habar Yoonis and Eidagale.

The wide fields of Salaxley
The wide fields of Salaxley

The Eidagale inhabit half of Hargeisa, Southern Waqooyi Galbeed region of the unrecognized state of Somaliland and are one of the major subclans of the Isaaq clan family. They also inhabit Ethiopia's eastern regions in the Haud. They inhabit the town of Salaxley exclusively and live in the towns of Aware, Jijiga and Degehabur.

  • They are also known to be the first inhabitants of Hargeisa, previously known as Harer.
  • The Reer Guled are the Eidagale Isaaq Suldaan providers, he holds the title of "Suldaan" ( High king ) over all of the Isaaq tribes, he is well respected throughout the Somaliland region.