Kano cancels famous durbar horse festival.

                        
                                           

A festival held during Muslim Eid celebrations has been cancelled in northern Nigeria.

It is the first time in more than 200 years that the three-day durbar, or horse parading ceremony, in Kano has been called off.

Officials said it was being cancelled as the Emir of Kano was in poor health.

I pray for the quick recovery of the Emir.