COVID-19: Kano suspends Sallah festivities, approves prayers
In a bid to cushion the effect of Covid-19 pandemic, Kano State Government has, on Wednesday, suspended traditional Sallah festivities, to mark Eid-del-Kabir celebrations in the state.
Commissioner for Information, Mr Muhammed Garba, made this disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday.
He said, “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.
“All the five Emirs in Kano will go to the Eid prayer grounds in their respective domains in vehicles.
“There will however, be no gathering at Shettima House, and no gathering for Hawan Daushe, Hawan Nassarawa and other traditional outings in the Emirates.
“The exercise will be supervised by government officials in their various domains to ensure worshipers comply with the Covid-19 safety protocols,” Garba said.
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.
