The cannon firing ceremony to announce Iftar time during the holy month of Ramadan will continue this year but without spectators, in line with the precautionary measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). 

Colonel Talib Abu Talib from the Support Units Command told the Arabic language daily 'Al Khaleej' that nine sites were selected for the Ramadan cannons this year, including four in Abu Dhabi, one in Umm Al Qaiwain and one in Ras Al Khaimah.

The cannons entered service in 1970 by the then Abu Dhabi Defence Force. It was re-introduced as a means to announce Iftar time in 2014 after restructuring the Ceremonies Squadron within the Support Units Command.

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