see? this is what is wrong with our people! we need to realize SIMPLE COMMON SENSE! If radars and all sorts of detection equipment are TELLING you that yes, the new moon IS their at the x, y and z location in the sky, then WHY on EARTH do the "ulemas" (a term used VERY loosely these days unfortunately) need to be consulted at ALL? It is simple math and science! I mean what's next? We need to consult with ulemas on if 2 + 2 = 4 or not? What if by a fluke of a chance, Pakistan is fully covered in a layer of thick clouds one day and an observatory in saudi Arabia or iran observes the new moon, wha, we aren't gonna have an eid because no "ulema" saw the moon in our nek-a-the-woods owing to thick clouds? Come on man...