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How Gumel In Jigawa Marks Eid-ul-Maulud Differently

How Gumel In Jigawa Marks Eid-ul-Maulud Differently

Update: 2025-09-05
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Eid-ul-Maulud is celebrated across Nigeria with prayers and gatherings, but in Gumel, Jigawa State, it takes on a unique cultural form called Sallar Gani.

The festival blends religion with tradition and pageantry, featuring horse displays, district heads, and the Emirate Council. 

In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we explore what makes Sallar Gani stand out and its meaning for the people of Gumel.

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How Gumel In Jigawa Marks Eid-ul-Maulud Differently

How Gumel In Jigawa Marks Eid-ul-Maulud Differently

Daniel Oluwole