Harar Founded in the 16th Century, Harar today happens to be the fourth most sacred land in Islam after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem, with more than 50 mosques. Home to the Adare, Somali, Argoba and Qotu tribes, Harar stays an exemplary town for religious harmony between Muslim and Christian Ethiopians.
The great walls surrounding the old Harar town, built by the Adare tribe to protect themselves against the attack of neighboring tribes, stands still as an attraction to reveal a great history. Harar is thus recognized as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
