The Sharo festival is held for a week stretched, and always done in a public, open or market place. Many activities and events take place during the one week festival, part of this …

Jun 7, 2023 · Sharo, also known as the “flogging festival,” is a rite of passage for young Fulani men, representing their passage from adolescence to manhood. The festival is thought to …

Apr 22, 2024 · Sharo is a unique test of virility for young Fulani men. It is a ritual that shows their courage, resilience and ability to endure pain, while celebrating their cultural identity.

Feb 19, 2025 · In the Fulani language, “Sharo” translates to “flogging,” reflecting the festival’s central ritual. This ceremony serves as a rite of passage, where young men prove their …

4 days ago · The Sharo festival is held twice a year among Fulani communities, once during the dry season when guinea corn is ready to harvest and once during the Muslim Eid-el-Kabir feast.

Feb 26, 2025 · Sharo (roughly “flogging”) is a common term used to describe the Fulani marriage rite. Sharo is a custom when two young men who wish to wed the same woman or virgin beat …

…to the Fulani custom of sharo (test of young manhood), rival suitors underwent the ordeal of caning as a means of eliminating those who were less persistent.

#africa #Shaaro #fulani Sharo Festival is a festival common among the Fulani's.In this video, we bring you the documentary on the cultural heritage of the Fu...

The Sharo Festival is a festival common among the Fulanis. Sharo is a Fulani term used to express the test of young man's manhood by introducing flogging. The F...

Feb 3, 2024 · The Sharo is a test of endurance; a youth is expected to undergo severe flogging in public without flinching. It is normally staged twice a year, during the dry-season guinea corn …