It was gathered that the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia declared Friday, June 7, the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah after sighting the new crescent on Thursday night. The Sultan of Sokoto and president of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, announced that Friday, June 7, 2024, marks the beginning of Dhu al-Hijjah 1445 AH.This announcement was made in a statement released Thursday, June 6, by the National Moon Sighting Committee, signed by its secretary, Malam Yahaya Muhammad Boyi. “The Sultan of Sokoto has declared Friday, June 7, 2024, as …