During the Muslim Id-el-fitri and ID-el-kabir holidays, traditional Durbar celebrations are held in the main squares of many major northern towns. Villagers from a large area join in the one to two day celebrations consisting of colorful parade, charges by brightly adnored armed horsemen, dancing and entertainment. The Durbar festival at Katsina is one of the most spectacular. Sokoto, Maiduguri, Zaria and kano are also known for their Durbars.

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