Hadendoa
Hadendoa (or Hadendowa) is the name of a nomadic subdivision of the Beja people, known for their support of the Mahdiyyah rebellion during the 1880s to 1890s. The area historically inhabited by the Hadendoa lies today in parts of Sudan, Egypt and Eritrea.
Regions with significant populations | |
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Sudan | 63,000 (2012) |
Eritrea | 20,000 (1970) |
Egypt | Unknown |
Languages | |
Beja (Bidhaawyeet) | |
Religion | |
Islam | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Other Beja |
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