{"id":8670,"date":"2022-09-27T15:20:17","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T15:20:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naijabiography.com\/?post_type=editorial&p=8670"},"modified":"2022-09-27T15:20:19","modified_gmt":"2022-09-27T15:20:19","slug":"list-of-major-festivals-in-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"editorial","link":"https:\/\/naijabiography.com\/editorial\/list-of-major-festivals-in-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"List of Major festivals in Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nigeria’s various tribes and ethnic groups can showcase and celebrate their cultural history through cultural festivals. These tribes and ethnic groups commemorate these special days in remembrance of their gods and deities or to carry out certain rituals. These celebrations are typically quite colourful and entertaining, showcasing the people’s rich cultural heritage through masquerade performances, vibrant traditional dances, and the observance of religious rites.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Christmas Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Christian and Islamic holidays are frequently observed in Nigeria or by its adherents and the inhabitants of a particular area. The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation<\/strong> has been collaborating with the states to raise awareness of and emphasise the importance of traditional festivals, which may develop into significant sources of tourism-related income. According to the Ministry of Information and Culture, there are more than 365 festivals in Nigeria, and the government is working hard to use these festivals to promote and showcase the nation’s different traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Cultural Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Here is the list of notable festivals you would like to experience in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book Festivals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n