Despite the ban on the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in the state, the 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, is currently holding Sallah Durbar.

This is after the Emir had led the Eid prayer and sermon at the Kofar Mata Jumu’at mosque.

The Eid prayer was observed at the Kofar Mata Jumu’at mosque due to heavy rain that flooded the Eid ground, making it unusable.

As reported by Daily Trust, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and other cabinet members observed prayer with the Emir.

Recall that the Kano state police command banned the celebration of Durbar in the state, which was earlier planned by the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero and reinstated Muhammadu Sanusi II.

The Army, Police, Civil defence and others provided security. Emir Sanusi II took the usual route back home and casually stopping along the way to receive greetings and homage from individuals and groups riding on a horse.

A video of the development, shared by Radio Kano on its Facebook page has elicited reactions from social media users.