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An Ordnance QF 25-pounder used as the Iftar Cannon at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. The Iftar Cannon (Madfa al-ifṭār, Arabic: مدفع الافطار, literally "cannon for breaking the fast") is a long-held tradition that began in Egypt and spread to several surrounding Muslim countries. A Flashback to the Origins . The Ramadan cannon has its roots in Egypt (yes, shoutout to Cairo), way back in the 15th century during the reign of the Mamluks. The story goes that Sultan Al-Zahir Baybars had a new cannon tested right at Maghrib (sunset), and the sound coincidentally marked the end of the fast. The newest spot to experience the cannon firing is at Msheireb Downtown Doha. As per Msheireb Properties, the traditional Ramadan cannon will be fired at the Eid Prayer Ground every day of Ramadan before the Maghrib call to prayer. Location: Eid Prayer Ground, Msheireb Downtown Doha. Souq Wakrah Image Credit: Souq Wakrah The cannon is first fired to herald the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, and then each day to announce the breaking of the fast at the sunset prayers of maghrib. The blast is an echo to inform the entire city of the time of Iftar, before the invention of clocks, TVs or cellphones. The firing of cannon often marked the beginning of a battle, calling soldiers to arms. Seen by many as simply a weapon of war, cannon have found another, more peaceful application in parts of the Muslim world. Nowadays, Muslims fasting for Ramadan glance impatiently at their watches and clocks, waiting for the end of the fast day. JEDDAH: One of the most popular Ramadan traditions has been the firing of a cannon at the start of Maghreb prayers. It is a tradition that is still carried out in several Muslim countries The cannon is a replica of the original antique cannon, which was used to signal the end of the fast in old times. The iftar cannon also serves as a unifying force for the people of Dubai. It brings together people from different walks of life, regardless of their nationality or religion to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan. Here’s the story behind this iconic symbol of Ramadan. There are many competing legends about the firing of the cannon over Ramadan, but they all have one thing in common – the tradition The Ramadan cannon is an age-old tradition that has now become a quintessential part of Ramadan Festivities. The cannon is fired daily during Ramadan at the time of the Maghrib call to prayer and signals the end of fasting. It is a spectacle that is worth watching at least once. Here we bring you a few interesting facts about the Ramadan Cannon. The tradition continued to take place for a century to follow until the Ramadan Cannon was retired sometime in the 1980s. The pause lasted until 2021, when the Ramadan Cannon was once again fired from the plaza of the Police Museum in the Citadel of Salah Al-Din Al-Ayyubi in Cairo, as it did in the past following an almost 30-year hiatus, per Learn the meaning of Ramadan Kareem and its significance in Islam, reflecting the values of generosity and the spirit of the holy month Cannon Firing: Iftar is an The practice of firing the Ramadan cannon is not unique to Qatar but is observed in various other Islamic countries such as Kuwait, Oman, and the UAE, among others. Education. The Ramadan cannon at Cairo’s citadel, believed to be the birthplace of the tradition, was fired on Tuesday for the first time in nearly 30 years. For Egyptians to hear the cannon, it had to be restored meticulously, with craftsmen removing a layer of rust on the outside and cleaning the inside of the barrel, Egypt’s Tourism and Antiquities The original cannon has long since been replaced. The current 1871 gun is a German-made Krupp model was made available this year by Egyptian authorities for use during Ramadan. Every day during Ramadan, minutes before the Maghreb prayer, a cannon would fire a single shot to notify people of the time of Iftar in Ramadan, when Muslims get to break their long day fasting as the sun sets. Qatar also follows the tradition during Ramadan and below are seven places in Qatar to watch the Iftar canon: Lusail Boulevard Travelling Ramadan Canon. A new addition for 2024 is the travelling cannon, which will bring the experience to different parts of the city. You can find the Ramadan 2024 (1445 on the Hijri Calendar) travelling cannon at: 11-12 March – Al Satwa Big Mosque; 13-14 March – Burj Khalifa; 15-17 March – Al Ghaf Walk – Nad al Sheba The works of restoring the cannon came within the framework of the ministry's plan to raise the efficiency of tourism services in museums and archaeological sites, including the Citadel of Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi, pointing out that the cannon will strike again at sunset and at iftar time, throughout the whole month of Ramadan. Kaaba represents Ramadan. See it here. The Kaaba is a sacred building in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and is the direction towards which Muslims face during their daily prayers. During Ramadan, millions of Muslims worldwide flock to Mecca to perform Umrah or Hajj and circumambulate the Kaaba in a special ritual called Tawaf. Ramadan in Qatar is rooted in religious and cultural traditions including the celebration of Garangao for children and the daily firing of Ramadan cannon or iftar cannon. Also known as ‘ midfaa al iftar’ in Arabic, meaning ‘cannon for breaking the fast, the age-old Islamic tradition began in Egypt in the 10th century. Ramadan has always been a time of devotion, self-discipline, and reflection for Muslims worldwide, but in recent times, more people from different backgrounds are seeking to understand its significance. The ongoing war against Palestinians have brought Islam into the global spotlight, as the unwavering faith and resilience of the Palestinian people in the face of immense suffering have
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