Fresh trouble as Kano Hisbah warns radio stations; It's a holy day not Black Friday | READ DETAILS
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Nov 27, 2020
Kano State Hisbah Board has ordered Cool FM to stop mentioning 'Black Friday'.
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The board stated that Friday is a day Muslims consider holy.
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The warning letter was addressed to the General Manager of the media company.
It was signed by Principal Executive Officer II, Abubakar Ali, on behalf of Hisbah Commander-General.
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The memo said the Islamic security outfit received complaints regarding Black Friday sales on November 27, 2020.
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Cool FM was informed that, "the majority of the inhabitants of Kano State are Muslims that consider Friday as holy day.ÔÇØ
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"In view of the forgoing, you are requested to stop calling the day as Black Friday with immediate effect and note that Hisbah corps will be around for surveillance purposes with a view to stopping immoral activities at the event as well as maintain peace, harmony and stability in the state,ÔÇØ it read.
'Black Friday' is a day stores and businesses around the world offer reduced prices of items and services.
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