WATCH: 7 places to see iftar cannons in UAE this year – News

One shot every day announces the end of fasting and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, and two shots each day marks the beginning of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

harrij times brought a snapshot of a long tradition that is still popular today.

Firing cannons during Ramadan has been a custom in the UAE since the early 1960s.One shot every day announces the end of fasting and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, and two shots each day marks the beginning of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

Here, we list seven places that exemplify this tradition:

The Iftar cannon has been a tradition even before the establishment of the UAE.

It was also held in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain.

The Ramadan Cannon has a sound range of 170 decibels and can be heard up to 10 kilometers away.

Located in front of the iconic Al Wasl Square, this is the latest addition to Iftar’s cannon firing lineup

Residents look forward to firing a shot each day to mark the end of the fast. Expats describe it as not only a wonderful experience, but also a great opportunity to learn about and immerse yourself in Emirati culture.

Police administer iftar cannon fire. As per the protocol, one officer commands the formation, one officer passes an empty cartridge, and another officer loads and fires the cannon.

Each day during the holy month, one shot is fired to announce the end of the fast and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, and two more shots to mark the beginning of the holy month and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr.