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Egypt s centuries old Ramadan Cannon fired after 30 years of silence
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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 Ministry said.
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firing of the Ramadan cannon, or midfa al iftar, at sundown is a tradition followed in several Muslim countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bangladesh and Kuwait.
The sound of the blast carries a special meaning for Muslim worshippers, echoing a simpler time before the convenience of smartphones and apps to tell people when they can break their fast.