Gaalje'el
| Languages | |
|---|---|
| Somali | |
| Religion | |
| Islam (Sunni) | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Garre, Degoodi, other Somalis |
The Gaalje'el (Somali: Gaaljecel), (Italian: Galgial), (Arabic: الجعل) or Habar Tigaalle is one of the largest Somali clans. Its origins trace back to Samaale. The Galje'el clan belongs to the major Saransor clan family, which in turn is a sub-clan of the wider Gardhere Samaale clans.
The clan is well known for their dominating and ruling the regions of Hiran, Shabelle, and Jubada. They are well known for their battles against the Italian colonists, who were unable to occupy their land. The clan is also known for fighting against the Abyssinians who wanted to expand in the area of the Shebelle River.