Faya Dayi

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A spiritual journey into the highlands of Harar, immersed in the rituals of khat, a leaf Sufi Muslims chewed for centuries for religious meditations and Ethiopias most lucrative cash crop today. A tapestry of intimate stories offers a window into the dreams of youth under a repressive regime.

MRQE Metric: 78

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