Omupo, a quiet Yoruba-Igbomina town in Kwara State is a serene destination known for its deep-rooted traditions and spiritual significance. One of its most remarkable events is the annual Sheikh Awal Mawlid Nabiyy, a grand religious gathering that has drawn thousands of worshippers and visitors for generations.
As a child, I was always amazed by how the Osogbo-Ilorin road, usually free-flowing, would suddenly be packed with cars and buses heading to Omupo. The only time traffic ever slowed on that road was during the Mawlid. I often wondered: Why were so many people going there? What made it so special?
Years later, my curiosity led me there. I joined friends on a journey to witness the event firsthand, and what I saw was unforgettable. Omupo was alive with energy—a sea of people, a convergence of faith, culture, and history. It was a tourist’s dream yet an overwhelming experience, with thousands of visitors navigating the narrow town roads in search of spiritual fulfillment.
Even today, Omupo continues to attract thousands each year, keeping its spiritual legacy alive.
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