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As part of activities for the continuation of the 15 days funeral rites of late Benin Monarch, Oba Erediauwa, residents in Benin kingdom have been told not to cook with fire on Sunday 5th June.

It is the day of Igberimwin in the royal funeral rites programme.

A press statement signed by Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council, Mr. Frank Irabor said the cooking without fire was in accordance with Benin customs and tradition.

The statement said all Benins as well as non-indigenes in the kingdom were expected to observe the Igberimwin rites.


http://thenationonlineng.net/dont-cook-with-fire-on-sunday-benin-residents-told/

Really? what should they use? Is that another way of saying do not eat on the 5th of June?

Say wetin happen?

So if i cook with fire e nor go done?

Florblu:
Really? what should they use? Is that another way of saying do not eat on the 5th of June?

I tire, no cook wit fire mk we drink water all day?

I cherish our unique Africa traditions and cultures but some like this one are unfathomably hilarious and Daft. Benin people should Cook with Sun or moon then abi

Nah fasting things for Edo pipu ooo. I tire for this kind tradition.

Solution dey na. Just drink garri with sugar and granut...m

I see