Nigeria, June 10 -- Thousands of residents, tourists, and various cultural groups thronged the Kwara Baseball Park in the Adewole area of Ilorin on Monday for the 2025 Ilorin Emirate Durbar Festival, a colourful celebration of culture, tradition, and unity.

The annual event, which followed the Eid al-Adha celebration, was marked by a spectacular procession of horsemen, traditional music, and cultural displays.

The procession was led by the Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, who rode through the city's historic quarters to receive homage from the crowd, including dignitaries and title holders.

The festival, which has its roots in Islamic and martial traditions, drew participants from across Nigeria and beyond.

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