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Kano govt lifts ban on religion gatherings permit Eid Prayer, Jum’at Service
The Kano State government has lifted ban on religions gathering in Kano.
The Kano State government under the leadership of Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has accepted and approved recommendations by a selection of 30 Islamic scholars in Kano to be allowed to hold Jum’at service, that is the usual Islamic Friday prayers and Eid prayers.
In a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media to the governor, Salihu Tanko Yakasai, the decision had been reached after a meeting between the governor and religious leaders in the state.
The statement read thus: ‘’The Governor gave this directive after a lengthy consultation with the Islamic Scholars and other government officials at Africa House, in the Government House.
“This means that the relaxation of the lockdown on the days of Monday and Thursday will continue, but Friday prayers will also be allowed as well as Eid Prayers, but traditional Eid celebrations in the State will not be allowed.’’
‘’The Imams have also been directed to ensure that everyone wears a face mask, as well as the use of sanitizers and washing of hands. They should also observe spacing as well as making brief sermon and observing social distancing.’’
‘’The State Government has also inaugurated a committee that will oversee the distribution of hand sanitizers, Sanitation equipment as well as face masks among others to Imams of Friday Mosques in the State,” the statement said.
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