Ilorin Emirate Durbar

Ilorin Emirate Durbar festival
LocationYoruba Region
CountryNigeria

Ilorin Emirate Durbar is an annual festival celebrated in Ilorin following the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Adha.[1][2]

History

The Ilorin Durbar has it root in 1830s.[3] It was instituted as a way to commemorate Ilorin's military victory against the combined forces of the old Oyo Empire and the Baruba people.[3] Emir Sulu Gambari revived the celebration in 2018.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Omotere, Samuel (2025-06-08). "PICTORIAL: Ilorin celebrates 2025 Durbar Festival in grand style". The Punch. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  2. 1 2 Akanbi, Tunde (2025-06-10). "Ilorin Emirate celebrates Sallah with colourful Durbar as thousands grace festival". Premium Times. ISSN 2360-7688. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  3. 1 2 Ibitomi, Foluke (2025-06-09). "Ilorin Emirate Holds Peaceful , Colorful Durbar as Thousands Grace Festival". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
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