The Festivals & Events in Nigeria are a vital part of the everyday life of the Nigerians. Nigeria celebrates many local festivals that date back to the time before the arrival of the major religions to the country. These are still occasions for masquerade and dance. The local festivals cover an enormous range of events, from harvest festivals and betrothal festivals, to the investing of a new chief and funerals. It seems odd to Western ways of thinking to see a funeral as something to be celebrated. But for many of the tribes, death means joining the ancestors, and so the deceased must get a good send-off.
Earlier the traditional dances used to be performed by members of each village. Nowadays this traditional activity is performed by the professional troupes, who tour villages performing at each local festival.
The Muslim festivals are some of the most celebrated and popular festivals in Nigeria The Muslim year revolves around the three major festivals, Id Al Fitri, Id Al Kabir, and Id Al Maulud. The chief event in the Islamic calendar is the festival that celebrates the end of Ramadan. Ramadan is a month-long observation of fasting and it ends with the augmentation of Eid.
Christmas is also celebrated in Nigeria with lots of pomp and show. People make merry and enjoy this festival to the fullest. They visit their relatives, throw parties and enjoy. This festivity mood remains till the New Year.
The Festivals and events in Nigeria makes the country one of the most sought after destinations in the whole world. One of the most popular events is the Abuja International Film Festival. It is initiative of the NAFIFO ventures, which is an organization registered under the corporate affairs commission BN LIS 001064 of 17th march 2004.
The Festival is affiliated to four major international festivals like the Durban International Film Festival, Dahlegona International Film Festivals Georgia, Zimbabwe International Film Festival and Commonwealth International Film Festival.
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