Oromo people

The Oromo are a Cushitic ethnic group from the Oromia region of Ethiopia and parts of Northern Kenya. They speak the Oromo language. They are one of the largest ethnic groups in Ethiopia.

The Oromo people traditionally used the gadaa system. A leader is elected by the gadaa system for eight years, with an election taking place at the end of those eight years. Although most modern Oromos are Muslims and Christians, about 3% practice Waaqeffanna, the native ancient monotheistic religion of Oromos.

Oromo People Media

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  Map of Ethiopia highlighting the Great Oromo Expansions (16th-17th)

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  An Arsi Oromo attending an Irreechaa celebration

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  Photograph taken during the Magdala Campaign of 1867–68 Queen of the "Oromos" and Son.

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  Oromos from Dire Dawa, 1886.

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  Map showing the location of the five Oromo kingdoms in the Gibe region.

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  Dejazmach Balcha Safo/Aba Nefso fought in the First Italo-Ethiopian War, Second Italo-Ethiopian War and Arbegnoch between 1936 and 1941

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  Typical Oromo cuisine: Biddena (pancake-like bread) and several kinds of sauce, stew (slow cooked beef, lamb, goat, chicken) and on top of entrees.

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  A Foon Akaawwii: Foon Akaawwii looks like this at a restaurant in Addis Ababa

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  Oromo uses indegenous system of governance Gadaa which uses this flag.