The month of Ramadan in the UAE began on March 23. The holy month will continue until the end of April with Eid Al Fitr expected to fall on April 20 or 21, depending on the sighting of the moon. Every evening those observing Ramadan break their fasts according to country-specific timings.
Millions of Muslims around the world observe Ramadan, an important month in the Islamic calendar, through fasting, prayer, and performing charitable deeds. The fast is broken with a meal known as iftar, commonly comprising traditional foods like dates.
April 2023 UAE iftar timings
| DAY/DATE | IMSAK | MAGHRIB |
| Saturday, April 1 | 4:42 AM | 6:39 PM |
| Sunday, April 2 | 4:41 AM | 6:39 PM |
| Monday, April 3 | 4:40 AM | 6:39 PM |
| Tuesday, April 4 | 4:39 AM | 6:40 PM |
| Wednesday, April 5 | 4:38 AM | 6:40 PM |
| Thursday, April 6 | 4:37 AM | 6:41 PM |
| Friday, April 7 | 4:36 AM | 6:41 PM |
| Saturday, April 8 | 4:35 AM | 6:42 PM |
| Sunday, April 9 | 4:33 AM | 6:42 PM |
| Monday, April 10 | 4:32 AM | 6:43 PM |
| Tuesday, April 11 | 4:31 AM | 6:43 PM |
| Wednesday, April 12 | 4:30 AM | 6:43 PM |
| Thursday, April 13 | 4:29 AM | 6:44 PM |
| Friday, April 14 | 4:28 AM | 6:44 PM |
| Saturday, April 15 | 4:27 AM | 6:45 PM |
| Sunday, April 16 | 4:26 AM | 6:45 PM |
| Monday, April 17 | 4:25 AM | 6:46 PM |
| Tuesday, April 18 | 4:23 AM | 6:46 PM |
| Wednesday, April 19 | 4:22 AM | 6:47 PM |
| Thursday, April 20 | 4:21 AM | 6:47 PM |
To indicate the break of fast at sunset, there are iftar cannons fired at various locations throughout the country, a long-standing tradition during the month of Ramadan. This tradition goes back to the early 1800s when it was originally used as a way to signal the end of the day’s fast, prior to the advent of modern technology.
The cannon is usually placed in open public spaces, such as a mosque or a public square.
Iftar cannon locations for Ramadan 2023
These locations will fire the Iftar cannon for two days in a row each, until April 21.
- DIFC
- Zabeel Grand Mosque
- Al Nahda National School for Girls
- Lahbab Mosque 1
- Al Aweer Grand Mosque
- Ahmed Al Habbai Mosque in Al Khawaneej
- Bin Dafoos Mosque in Al Twar
- Al Mankhool
- Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City
- Ain Dubai
- Al Salam Mosque in Al Barsha
- Kite Beach in Jumeirah
- Nad Al Sheba Mosque
- The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah
Additionally, there are locations from where the cannon will be fired every day during the holy month.
- Dubai Festival City
- Damac Hills
- Expo City
- Burj Khalifa
- Hatta Guest House
- Uptown Mirdiff
- Madinat Jumeirah
Other gulf countries have also announced iftar timings including Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Iftar timings vary across different countries with some observing longer fasting hours than others.
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