EMIR AMINU BAYERO NOTIFIES SECURITY AGENCIES OF 2026 EID-EL-KABIR DURBAR PLANS IN KANO
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By Aishat Momoh. o.
The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, has formally notified security agencies of plans to hold the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir Durbar festivities from the Nasarawa Palace in Kano.
In separate letters addressed to the Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, and the State Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), the Emirate confirmed that preparations had commenced for the annual Sallah celebrations scheduled to begin on May 27, 2026.
The letters, dated May 17, 2026, and signed by the private secretary to the Emir, Abdullahi Kwaru, were made available to The PUNCH on Friday.
According to the correspondence, the decision followed meetings of the Kano Emirate Council, which agreed on the observance of the traditional Durbar festivities as outlined in the official programme.
“The outcome of the meetings of Kano Emirate Council members indicated the observance of Durbar festivities as provided in the attached programme,” the letter stated.
The Emirate explained that the Durbar remains a key cultural event during which the Emir, along with district heads and council members, rides through the city on horseback to greet residents and receive homage from subjects.
“Durbar festivities are annual events that enable His Highness to go round the city with his council members on horseback with royal paraphernalia to see his people and his subjects also to greet him,” the letter added.
The Emirate assured security agencies that the three-day celebration would be conducted peacefully and appealed for their cooperation and support.
“While anticipating your usual cooperation and support, please accept the assurance of His Highness’ esteemed regards,” the letter concluded.
The development comes amid continued public attention on the Kano Emirate and preparations for the traditional Sallah Durbar, one of Northern Nigeria’s most prominent cultural celebrations.
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