Education
Kano govt announces Eid-el-Kabir holiday for schools
The Kano State Government has declared a holiday for all primary and post-primary schools to observe Eid-el-Kabir, starting Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
According to a statement signed by Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, Director of Public Enlightenment at the Ministry of Education, boarding students will be on break until Sunday, June 15, while day students are expected to resume classes on Monday, June 16, 2025.
Parents and guardians of boarding students have been advised to pick up their children by the early hours of June 4.
The statement clarified that the rest of the 2024/2025 academic calendar, including official public holidays, remains unchanged.
Education Commissioner Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda expressed gratitude to parents for their continued support and urged them to ensure students return to school promptly after the holiday.
He added, “I wish the students and pupils a successful Sallah break.”
