Irhua Festival Edo State




Irhua Festival

Irhua is celebrated in Auchi, every two years to initiate youths into manhood.

Other Festivals
AGUEBenin traditional fasting period.
UGIOGUNIn memory of the god of Iron.
IHIEKHUThis festival is a thanksgiving ceremony to the HANDS which are considered to be creator of many things.
UGIE-ERHOBAIn memory of the reigning Oba's father.
EMOBOIn memory of the defeat of Arhuanran by Oba Esigie at Udo.
Some of the festival celebrated in Benin/Edo State:
•Ohonomoimen Festival Of Iuleha (Owans/Oras clan)
•Adu Ikukun Festival (Afemais/ Ivbiosakon Clan)
•Ukpe Festival (Esan/Ishan Clan)
•Ighele Festival (Esan/Ishan Clan)
•Oto Uromi Festival (Esan/Ishan Clan)
•Ivbamen Or Ororuen Festival Of Ozalla (Owans/Oras clan)
•Oriminyan Festival of Oguta- Evbiame (Owans/Oras clan)
Irhua Festival