Kano govt shuts schools for Sallah celebration

The Kano State Government has directed all primary and post-primary schools in the state to proceed on the Eid-el-Kabir break from June 4th to 15th and 16th, 2025.

In a statement signed by Balarabe Kiru, Director of Public Enlightenment at the Ministry of Education, the government directed parents and guardians of students in boarding schools to pick up their wards by the early hours of Wednesday, June 4, 2025, to resume on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

Kiru also said all other aspects of the 2024/2025 school academic calendar, including the stipulated public holidays, remained valid.

While thanking parents and guardians for their support to the ministry, Kiru quoted the Commissioner of Education, Dr. Ali Makoda, as having urged them to ensure their children comply with the resumption date.

“I want to use this opportunity to appreciate the usual support and cooperation given to the Ministry by the good people of the state and also wish the students and pupils a successful Sallah break,” the statement read.