The Kano State Government announced an Eid-el-Kabir holiday for all primary and post-primary schools, ensuring students and teachers observed the break from 4th to 15th and 16th June, 2025
Parents of boarding school students were instructed to collect their children by the early hours of 4th June, with resumption scheduled for 15th June
While the holiday was confirmed, the Ministry of Education reassured stakeholders that all other aspects of the 2024/2025 school academic calendar remained unchanged. …CONTINUE READING
The directive, issued by the Ministry of Education, aligned with the existing academic calendar. Here’s a breakdown of the announcement.
In a statement signed by Balarabe Kiru, the Director of Public Enlightenment, the Kano State Ministry of Education instructed all schools across the state to commence the Eid-el-Kabir holiday starting Wednesday, 4th June, 2025.
Parents and guardians of boarding school students were required to pick up their wards by the early hours of 4th June, 2025, with resumption scheduled for Sunday, 15th June, 2025.
Despite the holiday adjustment, all other aspects of the 2024/2025 school academic calendar remained valid, including previously stipulated public holidays. The statement reassured stakeholders that existing schedules were unaffected.
The statement acknowledged the role of parents and guardians in the education system. While expressing gratitude, Kiru quoted the Commissioner of Education, Dr. Ali Makoda, urging families to ensure their children adhered to 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.
The directive ensured a smooth transition into the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations while maintaining the integrity of the school calendar
