A man pays homage to the Emir of Zazzau Shehu Idris during the Durbar festival parade in Zaria, Nigeria September 14, 2016. It is celebrated at the culmination of Muslim festivals Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. It begins with prayers, followed by a parade of the Emir and his entourage on horses, accompanied by music players, and ending at the Emir's palace. The Durbar festival had been in hausaland for more than 500 years. It was introduced by sarki muhammadu rumfa of kano in the late 14th century, as a way of demonstrating military power and skills before going to war. The festival is also an opportunity for local leaders to pay homage to emir throughout the jahi cheering. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)





Horsemen take part in the Durbar festival parade in Zaria, Nigeria September 14, 2016. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)





A horseman carries a young child as they take part in the Durbar festival parade in Zaria, Nigeria September 14, 2016. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)





Horsemen take part in the Durbar festival parade in Zaria, Nigeria September 14, 2016. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)





The Emir of Zazzau Shehu Idris rides on a horse carriage during the Durbar festival parade in Zaria, Nigeria September 14, 2016. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)





A tribal leader on horseback waits to take part in the Durbar festival parade in Zaria, Nigeria September 14, 2016. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)





A snake charmer with a snake in his mouth takes part in the Durbar festival parade in Zaria, Nigeria September 14, 2016. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)





Security forces walk alongside the The Emir of Zauzaz Shehu Idris as he rides on a horse carriage during the Durbar festival parade in Zaria, Nigeria September 14, 2016. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)





A horseman, dressed like a gladiator, takes part in the Durbar festival parade in Zaria, Nigeria September 14, 2016. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)





A horse ridden by a young prince kicks at a man as they take part in the Durbar festival parade in Zaria, Nigeria September 14, 2016. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)





Spectators watch from a truck as they wait for the start of the Durbar festival parade in Zaria, Nigeria September 14, 2016. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)





People watch the Durbar parade in Zaria Nigeria September 14, 2016. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)





A tribal leader smiles as he waits for the start of the Durbar festival parade in Zaria, Nigeria September 14, 2016. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)





Spectators wait for the start of the Durbar festival parade in Zaria, Nigeria September 14, 2016. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)





A horseman waits to take part in the Durbar festival parade in Zaria, Nigeria September 14, 2016. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)





A horseman stands before a crowd of spectators during the Durbar festival parade in Zaria, Nigeria September 14, 2016. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)





Spectators watch from a mosque minaret to try to get a better view of the Durbar festival parade in Zaria, Nigeria September 14, 2016. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)





A parade of horsemen during the Durbar festival parade in Zaria, Nigeria September 14, 2016. (Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters)