Govt active in building consensus on controversy over moon sighting: Qadri
Minister for Religious Affairs Pir Noor-ul-Haq Qadri has said that the government is active in building consensus on the controversy over the sighting of the moon in the country.
Addressing a consultative meeting over the issue in Islamabad today (Wednesday), he said the government is working for national unity and reconciliation on the issue and trying to reduce differences.
The meeting was attended by members of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, SUPARCO, Meteorological Department, Ministry of Science and other concerned officials.
The meeting discussed the shahadat system, waiting period for shahadat and use of modern equipment before announcement about moon sighting.