People gather at the cannon in Burj Park. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A cannon is fired on the final day of Ramadan 2022 at Abu Dhabi’s oldest building, Qasr Al Hosn, to signal prayers and the breaking of the day’s fast. Victor Besa / The National
Dubai Police's iftar cannons, which fire a single shot at sunset every day during Ramadan, operated from 11 locations during the holy month, including Burj Park. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A Dubai Police officer fires a cannon at Burj Park. Officers fire two rounds to announce the beginning and end of Ramadan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A police officer loads a cannon on the final day of Ramadan in Burj Park. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Cannons, which can be heard as far as 10 kilometres away, have been a tradition in UAE since the 1960s. Satish Kumar / The National
According to protocol, four police officers are present at each firing. Two man the cannon, where one passes a blank cartridge and the other loads it, as is happening here at Burj Park. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Two police officers remain at the back as guardians of the cannon and give orders. When it is time for iftar, an officer gives the order and the cannon is fired. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The Burj Park cannon provided a perfect photo opportunity for residents and tourists alike. Chris Whiteoak / The National
People gather at the cannon in Burj Park. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A cannon is fired on the final day of Ramadan 2022 at Abu Dhabi’s oldest building, Qasr Al Hosn, to signal prayers and the breaking of the day’s fast. Victor Besa / The National
Dubai Police's iftar cannons, which fire a single shot at sunset every day during Ramadan, operated from 11 locations during the holy month, including Burj Park. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A Dubai Police officer fires a cannon at Burj Park. Officers fire two rounds to announce the beginning and end of Ramadan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A police officer loads a cannon on the final day of Ramadan in Burj Park. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Cannons, which can be heard as far as 10 kilometres away, have been a tradition in UAE since the 1960s. Satish Kumar / The National
According to protocol, four police officers are present at each firing. Two man the cannon, where one passes a blank cartridge and the other loads it, as is happening here at Burj Park. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Two police officers remain at the back as guardians of the cannon and give orders. When it is time for iftar, an officer gives the order and the cannon is fired. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The Burj Park cannon provided a perfect photo opportunity for residents and tourists alike. Chris Whiteoak / The National
People gather at the cannon in Burj Park. Chris Whiteoak / The National
