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Fawad launches Moon-sighting website and Hijri Calender By -Muhammad Bilal ISLAMABAD: Science and Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday launched  Pakistan 's first official Moon-sighting website  and Hijri Calendar. The  launch was carried out at a ceremony where the minister highlighted  importance of technology  which he said can help  sight the moon without much trouble.  "In my opinion Ruet-Hilal Committee is no longer required (for moon-sighting," the minister said of the central body comprising religious scholars and experts.  Fawad Chaudhry has come under severe criticism from religious  circles after his  statements about the  role of clergy in moon-sighting. Speaking on the occasion, he said that as per lunar calendar, Eidul Fitr would be celebrated on June 5, 2019, and Eidul Azha on August 12 this year. Addressing a press conference here at Pakistan Council of Scienti...