Sharo is a Fulani term used to express the test of young man's manhood by introducing flogging. The festival called Sharo Festival is a festival common among the Fulani's. The Fulani's are located at the Northern Region of Nigeria. The festival is held twice a year in the fulani's community, the first is held during dry season at the period of guinea corn harvesting preparation while the second festival in a year is performed during the Muslim Celebration Eid-el-Kabir. The essence of the festival is to test the bravery and endurance of boys who passing into manhood.
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