Hadrami sheikhdom


The Hadrami or Hadhrami Sheikdom, Maktab Al Hadharem, or Al Hadharem, is one of the five sheikdoms of Upper Yafa. The Hadrami sheikdom was divided into four quarters: Sinaani, Bal Hay, Thuluthi, and Marfadi. The capital of the sheikdom is the village of Al-Shibr, which is located in the Sinaani quarter.

History

The state was abolished on 14 August 1967 upon the founding of the People's Republic of Yemen. In 1990 it became part of the Republic of Yemen.

Rulers

Hadrami was ruled by sheikhs who bore the title Shaykh al-Mashyakha al-Hadramiyya.

Sheikhs