{"id":40,"date":"2025-01-24T14:05:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T14:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craftsfolkart.org\/bida\/?p=40"},"modified":"2025-01-28T14:12:15","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T14:12:15","slug":"the-durbar-festival-northern-nigeria-stages-horse-parade-to-mark-eid-al-adha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craftsfolkart.org\/bida\/2025\/01\/24\/the-durbar-festival-northern-nigeria-stages-horse-parade-to-mark-eid-al-adha\/","title":{"rendered":"The Durbar Festival: Northern Nigeria stages horse parade to mark Eid al-Adha"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Durbar is celebrated not only in Bida but also in cities like Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, and Zazzau. While its origins date back over 200 years, some believe the festival has been observed by residents of the region since the 14th century.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday, particularly, we call it Barikin Day. It signifies the end of the Sallah (Eid al-Adha) festive period and has been celebrated for several decades. During the colonial era, there was a tradition where the Emir would ride on horseback from his palace to the residences of the colonial masters to pay homage as part of the festivities. This practice has continued since the colonial period,&#8221; explains Alhaji Mustapha Abubakar-Bida, the leader of the horse riders.<\/p>\n<p>The Durbar procession passes through various streets of the city and culminates at the Emir&#8217;s palace.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Well, I feel honored, first of all, because it\u2019s a family tradition. We\u2019ve all loved riding horses since we were kids. Growing up and riding horses during Sallah feels like an honor for us. The joy is unique\u2014you feel like you\u2019re on top of the world,\u201d shares Ibrahim Ahmad, a horse rider visiting from Kano State.<\/p>\n<p>The Durbar festival also serves as a showcase of strength, according to Abubakar-Bida. Horses have historically played a pivotal role in warfare and are deeply symbolic in the region\u2019s culture.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou know, traditionally, horse riding is very significant\u2014it signifies strength. During wars, the number of horses you had symbolized your power and the strength you could display. In the old days, the Nupe people were renowned warriors,\u201d says Ahmad.<\/p>\n<p>External Links: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africanews.com\/2022\/07\/15\/northern-nigeria-stages-horse-parade-to-mark-eid-al-adha\/\">https:\/\/www.africanews.com\/2022\/07\/15\/northern-nigeria-stages-horse-parade-to-mark-eid-al-adha\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/craftsfolkart.org\/bida\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/01\/Bida-Bariki-Durbar_Bida_Hamza-Umar-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"292\" height=\"439\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Durbar is celebrated not only in Bida but also in cities like Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, and Zazzau. While its origins date back over 200 years, some believe the festival has been observed by residents of the region since the 14th century. \u201cToday, particularly, we call it Barikin Day. 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