Harar Jugol, Ethiopia’s historic walled city and the fourth holiest city in Islam. Home to 82 mosques, including three from the 10th century, and over 100 shrines, Harar is a living museum of Islamic culture, beautifully preserved within its 16th-century walls.
Visitors are often amazed by the city’s most unusual tradition: feeding wild hyenas by hand. Guided by the legendary Hyena Man, this centuries-old ritual continues as a symbol of local culture, not just a tourist attraction.
Harar is more than history—it’s a vibrant tapestry of tradition, faith, and unique local life, standing out as a rare jewel where Islamic heritage thrives amid Ethiopia’s predominantly Christian landscape.