The Oromo people are the native inhabitants of Eastern Africa. Their population s estimated to be 55 million, which makes it the largest ethnic group in Eastern Africa.

Are Oromos native to Ethiopia?

Oromo, the largest ethnolinguistic group of Ethiopia, constituting more than one-third of the population and speaking a language of the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic family. Originally confined to the southeast of the country, the Oromo migrated in waves of invasions in the 16th century ce.

Are the Oromo Muslims?

There are many Oromo who are followers of Islam or Christianity and still practice the traditional Oromo religion (Facts About the Oromo of East Africa). The Chair of the Oromia Support Group quotes sources that state that 55% - 60% of the Oromo are Muslim, 40% - 45% are Christian, and up to 15% Animist.