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Sacad ( Somali: Sacad Siciid) is a Somali clan that is part of the Habar Gedir of the Hawiye clan^[1].

The Sacad have always played an important role in Somali history. They have contributed greatly to the foundation of the Somali state and played a greater role in Somalis self-determination to nationhood and well as early stages of Somali nationalism. Both the first prime minister of Somalia, 1949-1960 and the chairman of the Somali Youth League, Abdullahi Issa and General Mohammed Farah Aidid, chairman of United Somali Congress who ousted the dictatorial regime of Siad Barre in 1991, hailed from this clan.^[2]

Territory

The Sa'ad clan inhabits majority of the Mudug and northern Galgaduud regions of Somalia, but also can be found seattled in the Somali capital Mogadishu, as well as Afgoi and Baraawe in Lower Shabelle and in and around the town of Turdho in Middle Jubba.

Prominent Sacad figures

Political

Abdullahi Issa, First prime minister of Somalia 1949-1960, chairman of the Somali Youth League.
Mohammed Farah Aidid, United Somali Congress leader who ousted Siad Barre's regime.
Haji Farah Ali Omar, The first Somali finance minister, the inventor of the Somali five shilling.
Ali Shido Abdi, One the earlist members of SYL and former vice chairman of that party.
Mohamed Farah Jumale, Somali politician and intellectual.
Abdulqadir Hashi Egal 'Dholo-Dholo', Senior Somali politician.
Abdullahi Ahmed Addou, Ambassador to the United States (1970-80), finance minister (1980-84).
Mohammed Abdulle Bacadle, Former interior minister of Somalia.
Yusuf Hassan Elmi, Former Minister of telecommunication & Post Office.
Mohamed Warsame Ali 'Kiimiko', Senior diplomat, Current presidant of Galmudug state.
Ibrahim Hassan Addou, Foreign minister for the Islamic Courts of Somalia.
Abdulsalam Dhabancad, Diplomat, current vice presidant of Galmudug State.

Military Officials

General Aftooje, High ranking general in former Somali Armed Forces.
General Mohammed Warsame 'Caare', Four-star General, hero of 1964.
General Mohamed Warsame Dhooley, General in former Somali Armed Forces.
General Ali Hashi Elmi, General in former Somali Armed Forces.
Colonel Shariif Hassan Jumale, Three star colonel & highly decorated Somali Armed Forces.
Colonel Ahmed Abdille Seed, Three-star colonel. One of the tacticfull of former Somalia.

Traditional authority

Guuleed Faarax Jeex, 19th century ruler of Hobyo.
Ducale Kahiye, 1St Sultan of Sacad.
Jaamac Seed, 2nd Sultan of Sacad.
Cabdulle Gorod, Traditional leader.
Xassan Cadde Fiqi, Early 20th century judge.
Mire Gurey, Military commander.

Educators and Intellectuals

Judges and Lawyers

Xassan Cadde Fiqi, Early 20th century Islamic judge.
Sheekh Maxamed Iimaan, One of the foremost Somali judges.
Abdulrahman Haji Ereg, Somali judge.
Marian Hussein Awreye, Director of the Isma'il Jim'ale Human Rights, based in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Religious

Sheekh Cali Cilmi Yare, Prominent Islamic scholar d. 1989.
Sheekh Maxamed Iimaan, One of the foremost Somali judges.
Sheekh Axmed Suufi, The late highly-respected Islamic scholar in Somalia
Sheekh Mohammed Kulmie Barre Gabooyaal, Islamic teacher, clan leader.

Businessmen

Poets and Writers

Cali Diirshe Faradar, Clasical Somali poet
Jimcaale Jaamac Lugey, Poet and military commander.
Cabdi Bashiir Indhobuur, Prominent poet and composer who wrote many famous patriotic songs.
Sugaal Cabdulle Cumar, Leading Somali poet and playwright of recent times.
Abshir Bacadle, Well known Somali poet.

Popular Culture

Saeed Mohammed Harawe,
K'naan, Poet and hip-hop artist

References

^ World Bank (2005). "Conflict in Somalia: Drivers and Dynamics" (PDF). Appendix 2: Lineage Charts. pp. 56–57. Retrieved June 15. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
^ Jack L. Davies (1994). "Reunification of the Somali People". Figure A-4-5: The Foundations of the Hawiye Group of Clans 1994. Retrieved December 11. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)

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[1] World Bank (2005). "Conflict in Somalia: Drivers and Dynamics" (PDF). Appendix 2: Lineage Charts. pp. 56–57. Retrieved June 15. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

[1-2] Jack L. Davies (1994). "Reunification of the Somali People". Figure A-4-5: The Foundations of the Hawiye Group of Clans 1994. Retrieved December 11. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)

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