KANWAN KATSINA COMMENDS KATSINA GOVT FOR REVIVING CENTURY-OLD SALLAH DURBAR
The Kanwan Katsina and District Head of Ketare, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, mni, has commended the Katsina State Government for its commitment to reviving the century old tradition of the Sallah Durbar in Katsina State.
In a e Signed statement by his Media Aide and Sarkin I Katsina, the Kanwan katsina expressed appreciati on for the govemments efforts in preserving cultural heritage.
According to him, the renovation of the spectators’ stands at the Katsina and Daura Emirs Palaces, as well as the old Government House, has greatly enhanced viewing comfort for guests during the Sallah procession.
Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara mni also applauded the Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, for hosting ten ambassadors from different cauntries during the 2025 Eid celebrations.
He noted that such diplomatic engagements not only showcased the states rich cultural heritage but also open doors for investment and intermational partnerships.
The Kanwan Katsina was among the District Heads and traditional titleholders who joined His Royal Highness, the Emir of Katsina , Alhaji (Dr) Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, CFR, in celebrating this year’s Sallah Durbar in Katsina metropolis.
The first day of the Durbar took place on sallah day vith Muslim faithful across the state participating in the festiities with their families and relatives.
The second day featured the traditional Sallah hamage to the Government House, led by the Emir of Katsina and accompanied by District Heads and titleholders, who paid their respects to the Govemor His Excellency Malam Dikko Umar Radda at the old government house katsina
The Durbar was marked by a colorful display of traditional regalia, beautifuly adomed horses, and large crowds of spectators. Among the dignitaries present was the Bulgarian Ambassador to Nigeria, Yanko Yordanoy along with nine other ambas sadors and their families, hosted by the Katsina State Govemment for the historic celebration.
The Kanvwan Katsina contingent during the sallah durbar include all Village Heads in Ketare District, along with members of the Ketare District Council and his close relations.