The Dubai Police confirmed that all preparations for setting up the cannons to announce the arrival of Eid are complete, with seven designated areas across the emirate.
Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Tarish Al Amimi, commander of the cannon team, explained that the Eid cannon is a significant part of the UAE’s social heritage, deeply rooted in the community’s memory and consciousness.
Al Amimi further stated that all arrangements had been made to announce Eid Al-Adha by firing the cannons at seven chosen sites.
Dubai Eid Al Adha cannons
The cannons will be located at:
- Za’abeel Grand Mosque in Za’abeel
- Umm Suqeim
- Nad Al Hamar
- Al Barsha
- Nad Al Sheba
- Al Baraha
- Hatta
