The Kano State Government has announced strict guidelines for the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr Durbar, citing credible intelligence reports of planned attempts to disrupt peace during the Sallah celebrations.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the government said the decision was taken after consultations with the Kano Emirate Council and security agencies.
The government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, reaffirmed its commitment to preserving Kano’s cultural heritage but stressed that maintaining law and order remains its top priority.
According to the statement, the traditional Hawan Idi procession will proceed under strict regulation, led by the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, from the Kofar Mata Eid Praying Ground through designated routes to Gidan Shettima, terminating at Kofar Fatalwa within the Emir’s Palace.
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However, several major Durbar activities have been either modified or suspended. Hawan Nasarawa will hold in a modified format without horseback displays, while Hawan Daushe, Hawan Fanisau, and Hawan Dorayi have been suspended for this year’s celebration in the interest of public safety.
The government directed all security agencies to intensify surveillance and enforce strict compliance with the new measures to prevent any breakdown of law and order before, during, and after the festivities.
Residents were urged to remain calm, law-abiding, and to avoid spreading unverified information, while cooperating fully with security personnel throughout the Sallah period.
The state government also commended security agencies for their continued professionalism and reassured the public of its commitment to ensuring a peaceful and hitch-free Eid-el-Fitr celebration.