UAE Sends AI-equipped Drones To Spot Ramadan Moon

Published on March 5, 2025

The United Arab Emirates is flying AI-equipped drones to help spot the crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, official media said on Friday.

The "world-first" innovation puts a new twist on a centuries-old tradition where people scan the skies for the first glimpse of the newly visible moon.

"The use of AI-powered drones extends the concept of direct visual observation, which remains the primary method for confirming the sighting of the crescent moon," the WAM news agency said, citing the UAE Council for Fatwa.

The report did not give details about the drones and how they would use artificial intelligence (AI).

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