In Pictures: An age-old tradition that signals the start of iftar

Firing cannons during Ramadan has been a practice in the UAE since the 1930s

Last updated: April 09, 2023 | 07:22

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A cannon is fired outside the Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. The 170-decibel cannon shot has been a part of the experience of fasting in the UAE since the 1930s.

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Dubai Police fire the cannon at Expo City Dubai. Firing cannons during Ramadan has been a practice in the UAE. Each day, a single shot is fired to announce the end of fasting and the start of Iftar, and two shots are fired to signal the beginning of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr

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Global Village guests await the firing of the cannon at Majlis of the World.

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The cannon at Zabeel near Grand Mosque being prepared to fire.

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Dubai Police personnel take the cannon back after firing it to announce iftar time during Ramadan at Burj Park in Dubai.

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People wait as police personnel prepare to fire the iftar cannon at Festival City.

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Umm Al Quwain Police after firing the cannon at Shaikh Saqr Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi Mosque.

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Sharjah police personnel fire cannon to announce Iftar time at Al Majaz waterfront on the second day of Holy month of Ramadan.

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Visitors gather to watch as Dubai Police personnel prepare to fire the cannon to announce iftar time at Burj Park.

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Visitors gather to watch as Dubai Police personnel prepare to fire the cannon to announce iftar time at Burj Park.

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A visitor has his photo clicked as he poses with Dubai Police personnel at Burj Park.

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