​Cannons have been placed in several areas of Dubai

Dubai police have revealed the locations of the cannons.

During the holy month of Ramadan, traditional cannons have been installed in several areas of Dubai to fire at sunset, signaling the end of the day's fast and the start of iftar.

In 2024, the guns will be located in seven districts, with an additional mobile gun moving around and visible in 13 different locations.

Cannon fire is one of Dubai's attractions, with people gathering in squares at sunset to capture the blast on their mobile phones.

This year, the permanent cannons will be located in the following areas: Expo Dubai, Damac Hills, Vida Creek Harbour, Burj Khalifa, Mirdif Downtown, Festival City and Hatta Guest House. The main cannon will be located in the Expo Dubai area.

In turn, the mobile weapon will travel from the Grand Mosque in the Al Satwa area to the Burj Khalifa, Nad Al Sheba, Al Ghaf Walk, Umm Suqeim Majlis and Zabeel Park areas, visit Al Khawaneej Majlis, Festival City and finish the journey in the Dubai International Financial Centre area.

Dubai Police attaches great importance to artillery events during the holy month of Ramadan as they play a crucial role in reviving Arabic and Islamic customs in the dynamic UAE society.

The ceremony will be broadcast live on Dubai TV during the iftar, promoting social values, unity and family ties. Dubai Police will use two antique French cannons that have historical value. They were used during Ramadan back in the 1960s.

The beginning and end of the holy month of Ramadan, the police specified, is traditionally marked by a double cannon shot. The police called on residents and guests of the emirate to personally visit the specified locations and get to know the local traditions better.