Federal government notifies scientific committee for moon sighting in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Science and Technology has constituted acommittee to prepare lunar calendar for the next five years.

A notification to this effect has been issued by the Ministry.

The Committee consists of representatives from the Ministry of Science andTechnology, COMSATS, Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission andMetrological Department.

The dates of Ramazan, Eid and Muharram will be determined throughtechnology.

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In a statement, Minister for Science and Technology said the committee hasbeen formed to end the dispute over sighting of the crescent.