After the second round of meeting chaired by Abdullah at the Islamic Foundation in Dhaka, the committee briefed the media about its final decision around 11:20pm on Tuesday. “Revised reports from different places say that the moon for the holy Eid-ul-Fitr has been sighted. Abdullah said they met again after receiving the first news of moon sighting at 10:15pm. Several chief Muftis informed the committee they had received reports of moon sighting after enquiring in line with Sharia law, the state minister said. “In line with the Sharia, we must accept the announcement of moon sighting by two believers“So, the announcement we had made had been following Sharia, not on any individual’s interests.

Source: bd News24 June 04, 2019 20:15 UTC