The 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, has announced the cancellation of the traditional Eid-el-Fitr Durbar celebration due to security concerns in the state. The Emir made the decision public on Wednesday night while addressing journalists at his Nasarawa Mini Palace in Kano.
According to Emir Bayero, ensuring peaceful coexistence among the people remains a priority, leading to the difficult decision to cancel the annual event. The Durbar, which was initially planned to coincide with his fifth anniversary on the throne, has now been shelved following consultations with Islamic clerics, elders, stakeholders, and members of the Emirate Council.
He urged Kano residents to mark the Sallah celebrations by visiting family and friends while maintaining peace and harmony. Additionally, he offered prayers for divine blessings and mercy during Ramadan, hoping that the people of Kano would receive forgiveness and grace during the sacred period.
