Reer Faqi

Reer Faqi
Arabic
Regions with significant populations
Benadir and Lower Shabelle
Languages
Af-Ashraf, Benadiri Somali, Somali, Arabic and Chimini
Religion
Islam
Related ethnic groups
Shanshiyo, Biido, Asharaf, Bravanese, Tunni and other Benadiri people

Reer Faqay (Somali: Reer Faqay, Chimini: Ra Faqi) is a Somali clan and a Benadiri sub clan. It is primarily found in the southern coastal cities of Mogadishu, Marka, Baraawe and Kismayo.[1] They established communities in the hinterlands in towns such as Afgooye, Baidoa, Diinsoor and Bardheere.

  1. ^ Adam, Anita. Benadiri People of Somalia with Particular Reference to the Reer Hamar of Mogadishu. pp. 107–108.