World : Tradition Of Firing Cannon Marks Ramadan And Eid In Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, Feb 28 (Bernama-SPA) -- The sound of the cannon, with blank shots fired to be heard widely throughout the cities, is associated with Ramadan and the two Eid holidays, traditionally announcing the start of the holy month, the times of iftar, sahur, imsak and the arrival of Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha.