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Dubai gears up for Eid Al Adha with traditional cannon firings Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

Dubai Police have confirmed that preparations for the Eid Al Adha announcement cannons are complete, with seven designated areas across the emirate.

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Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Tarish Al Amimi, commander of the cannon team, highlighted the significance of the Eid cannon as a cherished element of the UAE's social heritage, deeply ingrained in the community's collective memory.

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Cannons to fire shortly after Eid prayers

Al Amimi confirmed that everything is in place to mark Eid Al Adha with cannon fire at the following sites:

  • Za'abeel Grand Mosque
  • The Eid prayer grounds in Umm Suqeim
  • Nad Al Hamar
  • Al Barsha
  • Nad Al Sheba
  • Al Baraha
  • Hatta