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Ikeji cultural festival of Arondizuogu in Imo State is a popular festival that brings the Igbo speaking community around the world together. Its origin dates back to over five centuries and it is acclaimed as the biggest pan-Igbo cultural community festival with strong heritage, international recognition and is witnessed by thousands of people ...
Oral traditions in Nigeria have played a very important role in preserving and transmitting historical information and its various functions. Historical information is usually transmitted through speech, songs, folktales, prose, chants, and ballads. Oral traditions in Nigeria are commonly used as a means of keeping the past alive. [93] [94]
Category: Culture of Nigeria. 54 languages. ... Nigerian popular culture (1 C) Public holidays in Nigeria (6 P) R. Nigerian records (4 P)
Pages in category "Cultural festivals in Nigeria" The following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Holiday Date Notes Mawlid: 12 Rabi' al-awwal: Muslim holiday celebrating the birthday of Muhammad. Eid al-Adha: 10 Dhu al-Hijjah: Muslim holiday celebrating the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son. Eid al-Fitr: 1 Shawwal: Muslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting. Good Friday: Friday before Easter (March or April)
Beyond the familiar traditions like Santa Claus, a fir tree, caroling and gift-giving, a number of countries—including the U.S.—bring their own unique twists, both old and new, to the holiday ...
20 Fun New Year's Traditions from Around the World Anna Blazhuk - Getty Images Everyone has their own special New Year's traditions that they practice year after year.
Here, a list of fun and interesting New Year’s traditions from cultures around the world, many of which are believed to bring good luck. ... According to the History Channel, fish is a popular ...