biri

[ beer-ee ]

noun

, plural bi·ris.

1. a variant of bidi.

Example Sentences

The December misfire occurred while villagers observed the Muslim holiday marking the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad in Kaduna state’s Tudun Biri village.

From Seattle Times

Even as many in Nigeria have grown used to these accidental killings, analysts say, the attack on Tudun Biri, a village in Kaduna, was one too many.

From New York Times

Hundreds of worshipers had gathered on Tudun Biri’s central square that Sunday, setting up canopies and loudspeakers and installing mats and chairs for the Mawlid religious holiday.

From New York Times

During a visit to Tudun Biri last week, Vice President Kashim Shettima of Nigeria promised to build houses, schools and clinics.

From New York Times

In Tudun Biri, Mr. Musa buried his wife and five children at the local graveyard a day after the strike.

From New York Times

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