Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has cancelled the traditional Sallah durbar and all other festivities.
The state commissioner for information, Malam Muhammad Garba, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.
He said the development was part of measure adopted by Nigeria, like most parts of the African continent now facing a COVID-19 third wave after detecting the more transmissible Delta variant.
The measure is coming few days after the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 placed six states, including Kano, on red alert due to resurgence of COVID-19.
Garba said the red alert allows authorities in the affected states to restrict celebrations and gatherings to a minimum, particularly the traditional Durbar (Hawan Sallah), which is marked by colourful horse riding events and watched by large gatherings.
He urged the public to observe the safety protocols that involve the use of face masks, hand washing, and distancing during Eid prayer.
