The Emir of Kano, HRH Aminu Ado Bayero, has announced the cancellation of eid fitr Sallah durbar celebration.
He announced this during a press briefing at his palace on Wednesday, explaining that citing security concerns as reasons for suspending the Eid el Fitr Sallah durbar arrangements.
“The Durbar celebration is not a do-or-die situation with us, as the peaceful coexistence of the people is much paramount to us than anything,” he added.
The Emir, noted that he had to cancel the Sallah Dubar due to the efforts of respected Islamic clerics, elders, stakeholders, and council members who prevailed on him to do so in the interest of peace.
He called on the people in the state to use the period of Sallah celebration instead to visit families and friends with the opportunity of witnessing the Sallah celebration.
The Emir Aminu Bayero prayed to Allah with the hope that we are among those who will receive His forgiveness and mercy.
He also prayed for continuous peace in the state and Nigeria at large.
