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Nigerian Celebrations/Traditions. Stacey Milas. Muslim Festivals. About half the population are Muslim Three main Muslim festivals Eid Al Fitri Eid Al Maulud Eid Al Kabir. Christian Festivals. About 40% of population are Christian Christmas Easter. Other Important Festivals. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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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