🎣 Argungu
Nigeria
About This Sacred Site
Argungu is a historic town in Kebbi State, northwestern Nigeria, famous for the Argungu Fishing Festival held on the Matan Fada River. The festival, which dates back over 800 years, began as a celebration of the end of hostilities between the Kebbi and Sokoto kingdoms. It carries deep spiritual significance, with prayers and rituals preceding the communal fishing event. The town also contains important mosques and traditional sacred sites reflecting its rich Islamic and pre-Islamic heritage.
Key Facts
- •The Argungu Fishing Festival dates back to the early 1200s
- •The modern festival was revived in 1934 to celebrate peace between Kebbi and Sokoto
- •Thousands of fishermen compete bare-handed in the Matan Fada River
- •Traditional spiritual blessings and prayers open each festival
- •The town was a seat of the Kebbi Kingdom, one of the Hausa states
Location
Coordinates: 12.7466, 4.5250
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