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...
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