Ramadan 2022, Dubai Police Fire Cannon Iftar From 5 Fixed Locations And 11 Moved Locations During The Month

Illustration of Ramadan cannon Dubai, UAE. (Source: Visit Dubai)

JAKARTA - Ramadan and the cannon of breaking the fast have become a tradition as well as an attraction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates every Holy Month of Ramadan, as is the tradition of Ramadan in various parts of the world.

This year, the Dubai Police iftar cannon, which is fired once at sunset each day, will operate from 11 locations during Ramadan 1443 H.

There are five fixed positions for firing cannons for iftar this Ramadan, namely at Atlantis the Palm, Burj Khalifa, Al Seef, Al Waheda at Century Mall Dubai and at Hatta in front of the Emirates Co-operative Society and Hatta Hill Park.

In addition, Dubai Police will fire iftar cannons in 11 other areas of the emirate, alternating periodically between locations.

For three days, iftar cannons will be stationed at Al Satwa, near the Grand Mosque; Al Quoz, close to Al Anbiya'a Mosque; Al Lisaili — near Al Nahda National School — Lahbab, near Lahbab Community Park 1; Al Aweer, near Sheikh Hamdan Mosque; Al Khawaneej, near Ahmed Al Habbai and Muhaisnah Mosques, near Abdul Rahim Mohammed Kti Mosque.

The next two days, the cannons will be stationed at Al Warqa, near the Grand Mosque; Jebel Ali, near Ibn Battuta Mall and Ain Dubai; Nad Al Sheba, near Nad Al Sheba Park and Al Barsha near Al Buhaira Park.

To note, the cannon, which marks the time of breaking the fast, has been a tradition in the United Arab Emirates since the 1960s. The sound of this cannon explosion can be heard as far as 10 kilometers.

In addition to the iftar cannon, Dubai Police also fired two cannons, to mark the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan, as well as when it ended.

"Dubai Police are trying to keep the tradition alive, as the firing of the cannon reminds people of the time they can end their fast," said Major Abdullah Al Amimi, commander of the artillery unit in the General Department of Security and Emergency Protection. .

According to protocol, four officers were present at each shooting. Two operate the cannon man, where one passes empty cartridges and the other loads them.

Two officers remained behind as cannon guards and gave orders. At the time of breaking the fast, the officers gave orders and the cannons were fired.

In Sharjah, gunfire usually takes place at nine locations each year. During the coronavirus outbreak, this was limited to Al Majaz Waterfront. It has not been announced whether all cannons will return to their original positions.

Every year, Sharjah TV broadcasts the firing of the cannon as part of a daily live broadcast called 'The Iftar Cannon' which runs throughout Ramadan.

As for Ras Al Khaimah, cannons are placed in the Al Qawasim Corniche.

To note, the UAE Armed Forces Command Support Unit announced that a number of ceremonial guns, which entered service with the Abu Dhabi Defense Force in 1970, will be present in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Al Dhafra, as well as in the emirates of Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain. .