Islamic police in Kano State, the Hisbah, has ordered a radio station in the state to stop using the tag ‘Black Friday’ since Fridays are holy days in Islam.
It issued the warning in a letter to the station, saying the outfit, 96.9 Cool FM, must stop the reference with immediate effect, adding that it would begin to monitor the station’s broadcasts to that effect.
‘Black Friday’ is an international concept for promo sales and discounted prices
But in a letter signed by Principal Executive Officer II, Abubakar Ali, on behalf of the Commander-General, the Hisbah, which has also been persistent in fighting prostitution and destruction of alcoholic drinks, said: “I am directed to write and notify you that the office is in receipt of a complaint for the conduct of ‘Black Friday Sales’ on November 27, 2020.
“Accordingly, we wish to express our concern on the tagging of Friday as ‘Black Friday’ and further inform you that the majority of the inhabitants of Kano State are Muslims that consider Friday as a holy day.
“In view of the foregoing, you are requested to stop calling the day ‘Black Friday’ with immediate effect and note that the Hisbah Corps will be around for surveillance purposes with a view to avoiding occurrence of any immoral activities as well as maintaining peace, harmony and stability in the state.”
