Eid Durbar: Emir Sanusi bends to police warning, cancells celebration

Sanusi, Bayero hold parallel Eid prayers in Kano - Daily Trust

Kano residents, on Friday, joined millions of Muslims across the world to observe the Eid-el-Kabir prayers, marking the start of the annual festival with the traditional slaughtering of sacrificial animals. However, this year’s celebration took an unusual turn as the 15th and 16th Emirs of Kano—Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II – led separate Eid congregations at different locations. Ado Bayero, who was deposed and later re…

Eid Durbar: Emir Sanusi bends to police warning, cancells celebration

The 16th Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi ii, has directed all his district heads and other traditional leaders to immediately suspend every preparation for the Eid-Kabir Sallah Durbar. The Emir said that the postponement became necessary in order to safeguard the peace and tranquility the city enjoyed, coupled with the fact that Intelligence reports revealed to him possible attacks on his personal self. He said, “we have credible intelligence repo…

Emir Sanusi Cancels Eid-el-Kabir Durbar in Kano

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has canceled the Sallah Durbar activities due to security concerns. The decision was made after meetings with the Kano State Government, which presented evidence of plans to exploit the Emir's movement to create tension in the state.The Emir cited security reasons for canceling the Durbar activities, emphasizing the need to avoid unforeseen circumstances.The Emirate Council has directed district heads,…