Kano Cancels 700 Years Old Sallah Celebrations For Ailing Emir

The governing council of Kano State Emirate has announced the suspension of all Eid El–Fitri celebration activities that brings the end of Ramadan, following the ill-health of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji (Dr.) Ado Bayero.

The council also announced the suspension of the popular Hawan Nassarawa, Dushe and Dorayi, and the Durbah, where the Emir of Kano traditionally rides the horse.

While addressing newsmen at the Emir’s palace, Wamban Kano, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, said the decision to suspend the festivities was made in respect for the Emir’s ill-health.

He appeals to Muslims Ummah to celebrate the Sallah festivities in peace, and unity.

The festivities, which usually attract tourists even from outside the country, the Emir rides a horse through strategic places in the state, accompanied by all the district council heads and other traditional titles holders on their own horses and cheered by hordes of followers who line up along the routes designated for the Emir’s entourage.