When
September 28 · annually
Next: Monday, 28 Sep 2026
Duration
3 days
Where
Niger
Where it happens
The largest traditional festival in Niger where Tuareg and Wodaabe people gather to celebrate the end of the rainy season. Features traditional courtship rituals, weddings, and preparation of livestock for the dry season.
About Cure Salee
Annual gathering of nomadic tribes for festivities and livestock salt treatments.
Origins & significance
Originates from traditional practices of nomadic tribes in the Sahel region.
How it's celebrated
Livestock preparation, traditional courtship rituals, weddings
The culture
Attire
Traditional Tuareg and Wodaabe dress
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Last updated 19 Jul 2026.