iPhone | iPad
Android
Huawei
The family's furniture, household appliances as well as the books and stationery of the children were destroyed in the April 16 floods
KT APPDOWNLOAD
Ramadan in UAE: Dubai Police ready traditional cannons at 6 locations
Dubai - The cannons have been fired since the early 1960s to announce the start of the Holy Month.
Dubai Police have been making the final arrangements and remain on standby to fire the cannons that will announce the sighting of the new crescent signalling the start of Ramadan, as has been tradition since the early 1960s.
Every day during the holy month of Ramadan, a single shot is fired at the time of iftar to signal that Muslims can end the day’s fast. Two shots are also fired to mark the start of the Holy Month and the commencement of Eid.
>>> ALSO READ
UAE Ramadan: What the law says about reduced work hours
Ramadan in UAE: Paid parking hours extended in Sharjah
Major Abdullah Tarish Al Amimi, Commander of the Artillery Unit in the General Department of Protective Security and Emergency, said that cannons have been set up in six different locations across the emirates, including Atlantis the Palm, Al Salam Masjid in Al Barsha, Burj Khalifa, Al Mamzar Beach, Al Habbai Mosque in Al Khawaneej, and the prayer ground in Al Mankhool.
Al Amimi pointed out that the Dubai Police strives to keep the tradition alive.
"Every year families gather to watch the Ramadan cannons. However, due to the ongoing pandemic and as per the announced precautionary measures against Covid-19, the firing of the Ramadan cannons can only be viewed on TV, as no one is allowed to gather at the locations" he added.
Supplied photo
More news from
The 22-time Grand Slam champion and his wife Maria Francisca Perello welcomed their first child together in October 2022
In line with this year’s theme BNI UAE’s Expo has renowned speakers who will share experiences igniting breakthrough journeys through networking
The Hyderabad-based franchise achieved the coveted century landmark n just their eighth match of the season
The esteemed event celebrated Shah's remarkable leadership and contributions to the automotive industry
The artist will present a solo recital at Dubai Opera Studio on April 28
The Man City manager admits that the Premier League is shaping into a three-team race and that there can be no slip-ups
