During the holy month of Ramadan, Ramadan Cannons will be fired from Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Al Dhafra, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain. Cannons became a Ramadan tradition in the United Arab Emirates in the 1960s. Midfa al iftar cannons are often fired at sunset to indicate the end of the day’s fasting. The cannons have been installed in Abu Dhabi at areas such as Qasr Al Hosn, Mother of the Nation Park, and the Formula One car park in Al Shahama.
The firing of these Ramadan cannons is a time-honored tradition that dates back to the 1960s in the UAE. Each day a single shot is fired from each cannon to mark the end of the daily fast. Last year, five of these were stationed in Dubai, and the police have 11 cannons that they move about. When it comes to protocol, four cops should be present when firing. According to the National News, two officers will man the cannon, one loading it and the other passing the blank cartridge.
Locations were Ramadan Cannons will be located –
Dubai – The cannons will be situated in Dubai in Expo City Dubai, in front of the Al Wasl Plaza, Downtown Dubai near the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Festival City, Madinat Jumeirah, Damac, and the Hatta Guest House.
Abu Dhabi – These may be found in Abu Dhabi near the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Hosn, Um Al Emarat Park in Al Mushrif, and Al Shahama City in Formula parking.
Al Ain – In they’ll be at Zakher area near the wedding hall and Al Jahili Fort. In Al Dhafra City, check out ADNOC Gardens.
Ras Al Khaimah – the cannons will be near the flagpole in Al Qawasim Corniche.
Umm Al Quwain – One can see them being fired from Sheikh Zayed Mosque.
