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4/3/25, 4:32 PM Eid Al Fitr 2025: Shawwal crescent moon sighting across the world
This method aligns with those adopted by many prominent global scholarly councils. While
acknowledging differing opinions among scholars and Imams, the Australian National Imams
Council and the Australian Fatwa Council urge the Muslim community to respect these differences
and work towards unity, preserving shared values and interests.
Call for solidarity
The Grand Mufti of Australia, Dr. Ibrahim Abu Mohamad, along with the member Imams of the
Australian National Imams Council, extend their warmest Eid Al Fitr greetings to the Muslim
community. They also urge Muslims to remember their brothers and sisters in Gaza, Palestine, in
their prayers, charitable donations, and ongoing support.
08:15 AM, 30 March 2025
UAE to deploy AI-powered drones to sight Shawwal crescent
The Shawwal Crescent Sighting Committee 1446 AH will convene on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at
Abu Dhabi’s historic Al Hosn site. The meeting, chaired by His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah bin
Bayyah and Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, will include experts in Shariah, astronomy, and law to
oversee the crescent sighting process.
Five state-of-the-art observatories across the UAE—Al Khatim, Jabal Hafeet, Dubai, Sharjah, and
Ras Al Khaimah—are equipped with advanced technology to ensure precise observations. Strategic
collaborations with national astronomical centers further strengthen the UAE’s leadership in this
field.
The committee invites the public, particularly traditional moon sighters (al-Shuwayfah), to
participate in the sighting after sunset on the 29th of Ramadan and report their findings through
official channels.
For the second year, drones with high-precision lenses will be deployed from Al Khatim
Observatory to enhance accuracy. AI-driven technologies will analyse images and data for precise
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