Istunka,[1] also known as isgaraac,[2] is a festival held annually in Afgooye, Somalia on the Somali New Year.

Consisting of several teams engaging each other in mock combat, it is celebrated alongside other ceremonies such as Dabshiid.

During the reign of Sultan Ahmed Yusuf, separate teams were established, each supported by an assembly of poets, female vocalists and dance groups throughout the duration of the contest.

The event itself consists of a mock fight between the people residing on each side of the river bed in the town of Afgooye.

Istunka was originally performed in full combat gear, with battle-axes, swords and daggers.