In Nigeria, mothers have an important role in family life. Mothering Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday in Lent and is often celebrated with gifts, flowers and a special meal. Although Mothering Day is a Western holiday, it is celebrated in Nigeria as it is in England and can also coincide with International Women’s Day on 8 March.
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