Emir of Kano and Khalifah of Tijaniyya, His Highness, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has reacted to the recent ban imposed on Sallah Durbar, noting that the action became pertinent for enduring peace and development of the state.
Besides, Emir Sanusi declared that the annual traditional heritage that is usually celebrated at the end of Ramadan is not a matter of life or death but a cultural symbol dated back to the 15th century. Sanusi, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria was speaking while hosting eminent Islamic scholars and prominent personalities to Iftar dinner at the palace on Saturday.
The Emir, however, said that he does not see the Eid El Fitr Durbar as 'a matter of life and death', adding that the lives and safety of Kano citizens were more paramount to him. He appealed to residents and the general public to remain peaceful and law abiding while cooperating with the security agencies to ensure law and order during and after the Sallah festival.
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