Nigerian Celebrations/Traditions

Stacey Milas

Nigerian Celebrations/Traditions

About half the population are MuslimThree main Muslim festivals

Eid Al FitriEid Al MauludEid Al Kabir

Muslim Festivals

About 40% of population are ChristianChristmasEaster

Christian Festivals

Argungu Fishing FestivalDubarSharo/Shadi FestivalFestival of LightCalabar CarnivalYam FestivalsBenin Festival

Other Important Festivals

Named at 8 days oldEvents surrounding child’s birthEwi – musical celebration

Names and Naming Ceremonies

Formal introduction ceremonyUnveiled after the ceremony

Courtship + Weddings

Still eat in a traditional mannerEat by handLeft hand = rudeFood is the centerpieceYams and corn

Eating

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Synonym. Demand Media, n.d. Web. 2 June 2014. <http://classroom.synonym.com/nigerian-traditions-6218.html>.

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