The World’s Sacred Places

Sacred Places

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Sheikh Ishaaq Tomb, Maydh

Maydh, Sanaag, Somalia Islam

Historic shrine at Maydh associated with Sheikh Ishaaq and a long tradition of wishing to be buried near his tomb.

Sheikh Ishaaq