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The Moon Sighting of Eid ul Fitr in Pakistan: A History and Fun Facts

The sighting of the moon for Eid ul Fitr, the Islamic festival that marks the end of Ramadan, has always been a matter of great significance in Pakistan. Since its creation in 1947, Pakistan has been following the traditional method of moon sighting, which involves the sighting of the moon with the naked eye by a group of people called the Ruet-e-HilalCommittee.   Fun Fact: In 1974, the government of Pakistan attempted to break away from the traditional method of moon sighting and instead used scientific methods to predict the sighting of the moon. However, this move was met with resistance from the conservative religious circles, and the government was forced to revert to the traditional method.   The debate regarding moon sighting has been a topic of discussion in Pakistan for many years. While some believe in using scientific methods to determine the sighting of the moon, others insist on relying on traditional methods.   How to Sight a Moon: To sight a mo...