Dubai Ramadan Cannon Returns for 2026 Holy Month

The Ramadan cannon has returned to the skies of Dubai for 2026, drawing crowds once again as the holy month begins.

Each evening at sunset, the cannon fires to mark the end of the fast.

The tradition dates back to the 1960s in the United Arab Emirates and remains a key part of Ramadan in the city.

Before mobile phones and prayer apps, families relied on its sound to know it was time for iftar.

Now, residents and tourists gather near major spots including the Burj Khalifa.

Children cover their ears while others hold up their phones, waiting for the blast that signals they can finally eat and drink.

The ceremony is handled by Dubai Police, with officers dressed in traditional uniform preparing the cannon before sunset.

The moment has become a daily attraction throughout Ramadan.

As soon as the cannon sounds, families open dates, take water, and head to prayer.

The city then shifts into evening mode, with Ramadan tents, charity drives, and late night gatherings filling the streets.