The Highest Islamic decision body in Kano state, the Council of The state governor, Umar Ganduje, on Tuesday May 19, approved the However in a swift reaction, the Illamas say they were not consulted before this decision was taken. Speaking to BBC Hausa, the chairman of the council, Sheik Ibrahim Kano state currently has 847 confirmed cases of COVID-19, the second-highest in the country after Lagos.
Illamas, has kicked against the decision of the Kano state governor,
Umar Ganduje, to lift the ban against religious gatherings in the state.
opening of worship centers across the state with an instruction that all
COVID-19 precautionary measures must be adhered to by worshippers. A
statement from the state government said the decision was reached after a
stakeholder’s meeting with religious leaders, medical practitioners,
and others.
Khalil, said the move could jeopardize the fight against COVID-19 in the
state. He has appealed to residents of the state who may want to attend
the Jum’at and Eid congregational prayers this weekend, to observe the
COVID-19 prevention guidelines which includes wearing of Face masks and
keeping social distancing.
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