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Kano announces Eid-el-Kabir holiday for schools

The Kano State Ministry of Education has announced the Eid-el-Kabir holiday for all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state.

 

The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Kano State Ministry of Education, Misbahu Yakasai.

 

According to the ministry, boarding schools will proceed on holiday from Saturday, May 23, 2026, and resume on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

 

Day schools are expected to begin the Sallah break from Friday, May 22, 2026, and resume academic activities on Monday, June 1, 2026.

 

The ministry advised parents and guardians of boarding students to ensure their children are picked up on the approved closing date and returned promptly on the resumption date.

 

“Parents and guardians of students in boarding schools are advised to pick up their children on the approved closing date, Saturday, May 23, 2026, and ensure their timely return on the resumption date,” the statement said.

 

The Commissioner for Education, Dr Ali Makoda, wished students, teachers, parents and members of the education community a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

Olayinka Babatunde

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