03:24Hundreds of revellers were seen riding horses, playing musical instruments and wearing colourful traditional clothing during this year's Durbar Festival in central Nigeria's Kaduna on Wednesday as locals celebrated Eid al-Adha.
The Durbar Festival, an annual religious and equestrian celebration dating back to the 14th century, comes during the 4-day-long Eid al-Adha, the second of the two main Islamic holidays alongside Eid al-Fitr.
"Everyone knows about the Durbar," Alh Ladan Abubakar, a descendant of the Emir. "You will see a lot of foreigners […] the people know it, and people come to participate in it."
The festival begins with prayers and is followed by a mounted parade as the Emir and his entourage arrive. Noblemen from across the Hausa kingdom travel to the festival to show their loyalty.
The Durbar Festival, a cherished tradition for the Hausa people, was initiated by the esteemed horse riders and warriors of the ancient kingdom. Their valour and skill were revered throughout the Sahel region, and this festival stands as a testament to their legacy.
Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) is one of the two major Islamic festivals. It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God before God provided a ram to sacrifice instead.
During Eid al-Adha, Muslims around the world come together in a spirit of unity and compassion. They celebrate by sacrificing an animal and sharing the meat with family, friends, and the less fortunate. This festival also marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, a journey of faith and devotion.
Hold your horses! Hundreds gallop into Kaduna for centuries-old Durbar Festival
Hundreds of revellers were seen riding horses, playing musical instruments and wearing colourful traditional clothing during this year's Durbar Festival in central Nigeria's Kaduna on Wednesday as locals celebrated Eid al-Adha.
The Durbar Festival, an annual religious and equestrian celebration dating back to the 14th century, comes during the 4-day-long Eid al-Adha, the second of the two main Islamic holidays alongside Eid al-Fitr.
"Everyone knows about the Durbar," Alh Ladan Abubakar, a descendant of the Emir. "You will see a lot of foreigners […] the people know it, and people come to participate in it."
The festival begins with prayers and is followed by a mounted parade as the Emir and his entourage arrive. Noblemen from across the Hausa kingdom travel to the festival to show their loyalty.
The Durbar Festival, a cherished tradition for the Hausa people, was initiated by the esteemed horse riders and warriors of the ancient kingdom. Their valour and skill were revered throughout the Sahel region, and this festival stands as a testament to their legacy.
Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) is one of the two major Islamic festivals. It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God before God provided a ram to sacrifice instead.
During Eid al-Adha, Muslims around the world come together in a spirit of unity and compassion. They celebrate by sacrificing an animal and sharing the meat with family, friends, and the less fortunate. This festival also marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, a journey of faith and devotion.
Hundreds of revellers were seen riding horses, playing musical instruments and wearing colourful traditional clothing during this year's Durbar Festival in central Nigeria's Kaduna on Wednesday as locals celebrated Eid al-Adha.
The Durbar Festival, an annual religious and equestrian celebration dating back to the 14th century, comes during the 4-day-long Eid al-Adha, the second of the two main Islamic holidays alongside Eid al-Fitr.
"Everyone knows about the Durbar," Alh Ladan Abubakar, a descendant of the Emir. "You will see a lot of foreigners […] the people know it, and people come to participate in it."
The festival begins with prayers and is followed by a mounted parade as the Emir and his entourage arrive. Noblemen from across the Hausa kingdom travel to the festival to show their loyalty.
The Durbar Festival, a cherished tradition for the Hausa people, was initiated by the esteemed horse riders and warriors of the ancient kingdom. Their valour and skill were revered throughout the Sahel region, and this festival stands as a testament to their legacy.
Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) is one of the two major Islamic festivals. It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God before God provided a ram to sacrifice instead.
During Eid al-Adha, Muslims around the world come together in a spirit of unity and compassion. They celebrate by sacrificing an animal and sharing the meat with family, friends, and the less fortunate. This festival also marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, a journey of faith and devotion.