Hausa Day
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| Hausa Day | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Hausa Day |
| Observed by | Hausa people |
| Type | International |
| Celebrations | Cultural and educational events |
| Date | 26 August |
| Next time | 26 August 2026 |
| Frequency | annual |
Hausa Day (Hausa: Ranar Hausa), formally known as #RanarHausa, is an annual cultural celebration observed on 26 August by the Hausa people, an ethnic group of West Africa.[1] The day celebrates Hausa cultural heritage, traditions, language, and art.[1] World Hausa Day is celebrated in the Hausa diaspora.[1]
Hausa Day was introduced on August 26, 2015, by Nigerian journalist Abdulbaki Aliyu Jari. Jari's goal was to promote the Hausa language online and raise awareness of the challenges facing it. Jari suggested participants use Hausa on their social media, either by posting adages or coming up with new Hausa words for emerging ideas and technology. He also asked participants to share photos of Hausa traditions and culture.[2]
