Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry announced the official launch of Moon Sighting Pakistan.
Moon Sighting Pakistan has been launched by the Government of Pakistan with an aim to curb moon sighting ‘controversy in the country’ according to the website.
Each year, there is always a debate going on in regards to when the moon will be spotted and when will Islamic events be held accordingly.
Some say that they have spotted the moon whereas others claim no such moon sightings have been spotted. Thus, as a solution, the government has introduced this platform.
It shows the main Islamic dates and months for the next five years based on scientific evidence. The government also plan on introducing the Moon Sighting Pakistan application for the citizens of the country very soon.
The introduction of this platform has sparked a controversy on social media as many religious scholars and those who sit in the Ruet-e-Hilal (moon-sighting) committee have declared this method of moon sighting in Pakistan unethical and irrelevant.
Noted religious scholar and head of the unofficial Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Qasim Ali Khan Mosque, Mufti Shahabuddin Popalzai shared that he has no issues with the launch of the site, however, he added that the site should not be referred to for observing Ramazan and Eidul Fitr.
However, Mufti Muneeb, Chairman Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee, has advised Federal Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain to refrain from commenting on religious matters.
Social Media Reacts to Moon Sighting Pakistan’s Launch
Jaahil maulvis will continue to lose it. We are talking about the few times in a year people actually had to rely on them. Thank God that’s over. Well done @fawadchaudhry! Welcome to the 21st century Pakistan πββοΈ https://t.co/6xH8ueCyAq
β Ψ§ΫΩ Ψ§Ω Ψ²ΫΩΨ¨ (@ImaanZHazir) May 27, 2019
Master plan credits: @fawadchaudhry π #Moonsighting #EidulFitr https://t.co/Ak779sRgch
β Tweety π€ (@Kayybee_) May 26, 2019
Could you please describe how can we see the #Moonsighting. You puted graphical snapshot it’s not real #moon according to #Hadith
β Ahsan Khan – (Mr. MAKQ) (@makqcga) May 26, 2019
Well done Pakistan! I hope the tiny hilal committees of individual cities in North America will learn a lesson from this as well #Moonsighting https://t.co/lpWHjqmUIo
β Arifa Anderson (@Arifaanderson) May 26, 2019
Fraud dabu ki iss k ghr waly ni sunty agia munh utha kr chawlain marny #moonsighting
β Ali haider (@Ali02847130) May 26, 2019
An epic moment in history of Pakistan , And before you criticize it just remember that Islam has always been a torchbearer in all innovations . #Moonsighting
β Adnan Rajput (@BeczItsRajput) May 26, 2019
Ab chand asman pe nahi website pe.#fawadchaudhry #Moonsighting
β Ages (@coolnhell) May 26, 2019
For the very 1st time Pakistani nation knew that minister of #Science&tech do something. Thank you @fawadchaudhry .. #Moonsighting ππ
β Zu6a!R (@2ubair_khan) May 26, 2019
What Fawad failed to pick is the excitement of Eid day which always comes with a surprise . Fixing Eid day in advance is actually killing all that excitement #moonsighting
β Malik Asim (@malikasimriaz) May 26, 2019
Countries like #USA & #SaudiArabia are way ahead of us in terms of technology,yet they still celebrate #Eid after sighting the moon. #Science must never overshadow preservation of #rituals
#Moonsighting #presidentwomenaffairsYW #PSPπ¬#PSSF @KamalPSP @fawadchaudhry @mrazaharoonβ Ufaq Mujahid Balochπ΅π° (@Ufaqmujahid) May 26, 2019
website confirms that moon canβt be seen at its birth time so ur calendar is based on birth criterion which is against sharia law of moon sighting…
“so age can’t be criterion for sighting”.#Moonsighting pic.twitter.com/GD2ofgp4Tnβ HR (@Rizvi_9225) May 26, 2019
We as nation always ask talk about missing role of government in moon controversy every year but this time we should appreciate @fawadchaudhry on resolving decades old issue by making hijri calendar on scientific basis.https://t.co/wiaAj30tFT#MoonSighting #RamzanPakistan #Moon
β Syed Abbas Hasnain (@AbbasHasnainPTI) May 26, 2019
End #moonsighting controversy. Fully support decision to sight moon using scientific method. It’s accurate, proven and will bring unity. Not’ve seen any #Eid without controversy. Must stand by this forward looking move. Spread the message#Eid2019#popalzai#muftimuneeb#Pakistan
β Arsalan ur Rub (@arsalanurrub) May 26, 2019
The website also has the full Hijri Calendar for those who’d wish to look at it for religious purposes.
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