Confirm the Zaria durbar before you book your trip
- Kaduna, Nigeria
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The Zazzau durbar takes place in Zaria at Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr, with the Emir riding out with horsemen, drummers and royal trumpeters after dawn prayers. The date moves each year, mid-June in 2024 and late May in 2026, so do not lock in flights or a room without checking the programme with the Zazzau Emirate. Go with a local host, arrive early and book your ride back before the crowds leave.
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Confirm the Zaria durbar before you book your tripZaria old city, Kaduna State
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