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Kano State Government has announced that there will be no Sallah Celebration in the state so as to consolidate the successes recorded in the fight against coronavirus pandemic.
The cancellation of the 2020 Eid -del -Kabir celebrations was announced by Muhammed Garba, the state Commissioner for Information, on Wednesday.
The 2020 Eid-del-Kabir celebrations which is marked by all Muslim faithful globally is expected to be celebrated on Friday, July 31.
“The council, after deliberations at its weekly meeting held on Tuesday at Africa House, Government House, Kano, agreed that the conduct of Eid congregational prayers across the state, would be under strict observance of safety protocols,” said Garba.
“The congregational prayers will be strictly supervised by government officials to ensure compliance.
The state executive council, according to the Commissioner, agreed that all the five Emirs in the state would go to the Eid Prayer Grounds in their respective domains in motor vehicles.
It further agreed that there would be no visit to Shettima House, Hawan Daushe, Hawan Nassarawa, durbar, and all other traditional outings in the emirates.
The council also agreed that the government would assist in the provision of safety materials that included face masks and hand sanitisers, as well as ensure strict observance of social distancing at the praying grounds.
