The Kano State Government in Nigeria conducted a mass wedding of 1,800 couples on Friday, October 13. The couples consists of widows, divorcees, and singles selected from across 44 local government areas of the state. The wedding Fatihah was conducted at the palace of the Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, on Friday.
The ceremony was attended by Gov. Abba Yusuf; Leader of Kwankwasiyya, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, government officials and religious leaders. The Emir of Kano was represented by Yusuf Nabahani, the Madakin Kano.
Mr. Yusuf expressed the belief that the matrimonial extravaganza is a testament to the state’s dedication to promoting cultural traditions and social cohesion while providing couples with a memorable and cost-effective way to formalize their unions.
Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso, who’s the national leader of NNPP, advised the couples against checking their spouses’ phones to avoid anything that could lead to a marriage break up.
