JAKARTA - The Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ensures the tradition of firing cannons as a marker of the breaking of the fast during Ramadan this year from various locations, such as Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Al Dhafra, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain.
Cannons breaking the fast become a tradition as well as an attraction in the United Arab Emirates every Holy Month of Ramadan, as is the tradition of Ramadan in various parts of the world.
The cannons, known as midfa al iftar, are usually fired at sunset to mark the end of the fasting day.
"During the holy month, the cannons will remain lit to maintain the customs and traditional practices of Ramadan while embracing modernity," the Ministry of Defense said, quoted by The National News on March 20.
In Abu Dhabi, the cannons have been placed in several locations including Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Hosn, Mother of the Nation Park and the Formula One parking lot in the Al Shahama area.
In Al Ain, the cannons have been placed near the wedding hall in the Zahker area and at Al Jahili Fort. Meanwhile at Ras Al Khaimah, the cannons were positioned at Al Qawasim Corniche and Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Umm Al Quwain.
Meanwhile, Dubai Police will place their Ramadan cannons in several locations, including Expo City Dubai for the first time.
Last year, there were five fixed positions in Dubai, and the police also had 11 cannons transferred between locations.
It is known that the breaking of the fast has been a Ramadan tradition in the United Arab Emirates since the 1960s.
According to protocol, four officers were present at each shooting. Two operate the cannon man, in which one passes the empty cartridge and the other loads it. Two officers remained behind as gun guards and gave orders.
Ketika tiba waktu berbuka puasa, perintah diberikan dan meriam ditembakkan. Tembakannya bisa terdengar dari jarak beberapa kilometer.
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