THE 15th Fulani Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, has formally notified security agencies of plans to conduct the 2026 Eid-Al-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, the emirate disclosed that preparations had commenced for the annual Sallah celebrations scheduled to begin on May 27, 2026.
The letters, dated May 17, 2026, were signed by the Emir’s private secretary, Abdullahi Kwaru, and copies were made available to News Point Nigeria late on Friday.
According to the correspondence, the decision to hold the Durbar followed meetings of members of the Kano Emirate Council.
“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 one of the most important annual cultural events in Kano, during which the Emir rides through the city on horseback alongside district heads and members of the emirate council to greet residents and receive homage from subjects.
The letter noted that the event would proceed despite the ongoing legal dispute surrounding Bayero’s throne following his dethronement by the Kano State Government and the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano.
“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 throughout the festivities.
“While anticipating your usual cooperation and support, please accept the assurance of His Highness’ esteemed regards,” the letter stated.
