Behold 2025 Akure Festivals' Dates

NOTE THE TIME AND DATES OF 2025 AKURE FESTIVALS

ODUN IBILE AKURE 2025

1. IFA OSINNΙΟ 13/3/2025 THUR.

2. IFA OSUE 21/3/2025 FRI.

3. IFA DEJI 29/3/2025 SAT.

4. IPONRI ESI 18/4/2025 FRI.

5. IWESU 24/4/2025 THUR.

6. AGBARIBO DEJI 30/5/2025 FRI.

7. AGBARIBO OLISA 7/6/2025 SAT.

8. AGBARIBO OORE 15/6/2025 SUN.

9. OLOKUN 24/6/2025 TUE.

10. IKUNLE OLOKUN 26/6/2025 THUR.

11. OGUN IJESA 5/7/2025 SAT.

12. IKUNLE OGUN IJESA 7/7/2025 MON.

13. UMOROKO 24/7/2025 THUR.

14. OGUN OBIRIN 25/7/2025 FRI.

15. IKUNLE OGUN OBIRIN 26/7/2025 SAT.

16. UDEMUNNU 27/7/2025 SUN.

17. AEREGBE 14/8/2025 THUR.

18. OWA OROPO 15/8/2025 FRI.

19. IJESU OBA ILE 19/8/2025 TUE.

20. OMOJAO 28/8/2025 THUR.

21. AMOLE 29/8/2025 FRI.

22. UYIDI 4/9/2025 THUR.

23. OGUN OKUNRIN 5/9/2025 FRI.

24. ERU OWA 9/9/2025 TUE.

25. IWOLE ILEFUNTA 15/9/2025 MON.

EREKESAN MARKET (OJA OBA) ONLY WILL BE CLOSED FOR SEVEN (7) DAYS

26. IJADE ILEFUNTA 21/9/2025 SUN.

We should, as people brought together by the divine hand, embrace the vibrant cultural tapestry that defines us as Oyemekuans. Our rich heritage is woven into the fabric of our identity, and it is essential that we commemorate the significant dates of our captivating festivities.

We therefore invite you to mark your calendars for these amazing celebrations, as we come together to honor our traditions and forge lasting connections.

We need to embracing our heritage!

As people and residents of Akure, our cultural heritage is an integral part of our identity. To stay connected to our roots, let's mark our calendars for the upcoming festivities!

Akure, a haven of extraordinary peace!

May the year 2025 further unfold with unprecedented blessings, longevity, prosperity, and serenity for all and sundry.

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