The Saho people are an ethnic group predominantly found in the Horn of Africa, specifically in Eritrea and northern Ethiopia. With an estimated population ranging between 250,000 and 650,000, the Saho are a Cushitic-speaking community whose language, Saho, is a key element of their cultural identity. The majority of Saho people practice Sunni Islam, which deeply influences their cultural practices and societal norms.   The Saho society is organized in a patrilineal and hierarchical structure. Their social organization revolves around tribes and clans, which play a central role in their community life. The primary units of social organization are tribes, known locally as meela, kisho, or qabila, which are further…