Egypt's centuries old 'Ramadan Cannon' fired after 30 years of silence
Egypt's centuries old 'Ramadan Cannon' fired after 30 years of silence Africanews 4 hrs ago © AHMED HASAN/AFP or licensors Coinciding with the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Egypt fired on Tuesday the centuries-old Midfa Al-Iftar or Ramadan Cannon at Cairo's historic Salah El-Din citadel after 30 years of silence. Egypt's centuries old 'Ramadan Cannon' fired after 30 years of silence Replay Video UP NEXT The cannon, last fired from the citadel in 1992, underwent a restoration program as part of the country's plan to develop archaeological sites. The cannon, will be fired eve...