The Kano state government has declaredFriday, May 11, as public holiday in honour of late Isiyaku Rabi’u who diedon Tuesdayat a London hospital.

This is contained in a statement signed by the State Commissioner of Information, Malam Mohammed Garba and issued to newsmen in Kanoon Wednesday.

He said the public holiday was declared to enable Muslims in the state to attend the funeral prayer of the deceased which is scheduled to take placeon Fridayat the Sheikh Isyaku Rabi’u Juma’at mosque in Kano metropolis.

According to the Commissioner, the funeral prayer will take place at2:30 pmimmediately after Juma’at prayer.

A renowned philanthropist, business mogul and Islamic cleric, Khalifa Sheikh Rabi’u diedon Tuesdayat a London hospital after a protracted illness.

The remains of the deceased is expected to arrive Kanoon Thursday. (NAN)