UAE to use drones and AI for Ramadan crescent sighting in world first
- 3 hours ago
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
The UAE Fatwa Council is going to sight the Ramadan crescent moon of this year, utilising drones equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.
The Council said that this is the first time in the world that the crescent moon be sighted using 'drones' equipped with artificial intelligence technologies, in an initiative that reflects the UAE's leadership in adopting innovative technological solutions.
Observation is simply an extension of direct sighting, which is the basis for establishing the sighting of the crescent moon, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) clearly stated: 'Do not fast until you see the crescent moon, and do not break your fast until you see it, and if it is cloudy, then estimate for it.'
It was further noted that this moon sighting is confirmed by four witnesses by naked eye and the astronomical observatories distributed across the country.
These observatories utilise advanced equipment and machinery to ensure the accuracy of the crescent moon sighting, thereby providing scientific results and data in coordination and cooperation with national institutions, specialised centres and astronomical observatories.
