Faya Dayi_
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 Ethiopia’s most lucrative cash crop today. A tapestry of intimate stories offers a window into the dreams of youth under a repressive regime.
Starring
Mohammed Arif, Hashim Abdi, Biniam Yonas
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
MUBI
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Year context
Faya Dayi was released 5 years ago in 2021.
Overview
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 Et...
Faya Dayi is a Documentary film with a runtime of 2h 0m.
CAST (5)
MA
Mohammed Arif
Self
HA
Hashim Abdi
Self
BY
Biniam Yonas
Self
UA
Urji Abrahim Mumade
Self
DI
Destu Ibrahim Mumade
Self
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
120 min (2h 0m)
Language
OM
Country
ET, United States
Rating
7.6/10 (14 votes)
Popularity
4
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Faya Dayi about?
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 Ethiopia’s most lucrative cash crop today. A tapestry of intimate stories offers a window into the dreams of youth under a repressive regime.
How long is Faya Dayi?
Faya Dayi has a runtime of 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Who stars in Faya Dayi?
The cast of Faya Dayi includes Mohammed Arif, Hashim Abdi, Biniam Yonas, Urji Abrahim Mumade, Destu Ibrahim Mumade.
What is the rating of Faya Dayi?
Faya Dayi has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary