Ramadan 2023: Dubai Announces Location Of Ramadan Cannons

The holy month of Ramadan is almost here, and Ramadan cannons will be positioned at various location around Dubai as well as the rest of the UAE.

The Ministry of Defence announced where the UAE police teams will be firing the cannons.

These iftar cannons will be placed in several locations across the UAE, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Al Dhafra, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain.

Firing these Ramadan cannons is a time-honoured tradition dating back to the 1960s in the United Arab Emirates. Each day a single shot is fired from each cannon to mark the end of the daily fast.

In Dubai, the cannons will be located at Expo City Dubai, in front of the Al Wasl Plaza, at Downtown Dubai near the Burj Khalifa, at Dubai Festival City, at the Madinat Jumeirah, as well as at Damac and the Hatta Guest House.

In Abu Dhabi, you can catch them at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Hosn, Um Al Emarat Park in Al Mushrif, and the Al Shahama City in Formula parking.

In Al Ain, they’ll be at Zakher area near the wedding hall and Al Jahili Fort. In Al Dhafra City, check out ADNOC Gardens.

In Ras Al Khaimah, the cannons will be near the flagpole in Al Qawasim Corniche.

And in Umm Al Quwain, you can see them being fired from Sheikh Zayed Mosque.

The firing of the Ramadan cannons is a cultural tradition observed in several Muslim countries. Many people view the ceremony as an important part of their cultural and religious heritage.