All upcoming holidays for Nigeria.

Nigeria is a country located in West Africa. It is the most populous country in Africa and has a rich cultural heritage. Nigeria has a diverse population with over 250 ethnic groups, each with its own unique traditions and customs.

There are several holidays celebrated in Nigeria, including:

1. New Year’s Day: This is a public holiday celebrated on January 1st to mark the beginning of the new year.

2. Eid al-Fitr: This is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.

3. Eid al-Adha: This is another Muslim holiday that commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.

4. Independence Day: This is a public holiday celebrated on October 1st to mark Nigeria’s independence from British colonial rule in 1960.

5. Christmas Day: This is a Christian holiday celebrated on December 25th to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ.

6. Easter: This is another Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

7. Workers’ Day: This is a public holiday celebrated on May 1st to honor the contributions of workers to the country’s economy.

In addition to these holidays, there are also several cultural festivals celebrated in Nigeria, such as the Osun-Osogbo Festival, the Durbar Festival, and the Calabar Carnival. These festivals showcase the country’s rich cultural heritage and attract tourists from around the world.

Holidays in Nigeria

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