First evening of Ramadan in UAE - in pictures

  • A cannon is fired at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to mark the end of fasting and start of Iftar on the first day of Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National
    A cannon is fired at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to mark the end of fasting and start of Iftar on the first day of Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National
  • First day of Ramadan at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    First day of Ramadan at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Worshippers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque on the first evening of Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National
    Worshippers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque on the first evening of Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National
  • Worshippers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque on the first evening of Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National
    Worshippers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque on the first evening of Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National
  • The illuminated Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Victor Besa / The National
    The illuminated Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Victor Besa / The National
  • A cannon is ready to fire at Expo City Dubai to signal the end of fasting on the first day of Ramadan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A cannon is ready to fire at Expo City Dubai to signal the end of fasting on the first day of Ramadan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A cannon is fired at Expo City Dubai to signal the beginning of iftar. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A cannon is fired at Expo City Dubai to signal the beginning of iftar. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A boy covers his ears as a cannon is fired at Expo City Dubai to mark the beginning of iftar on the first day of Ramadan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A boy covers his ears as a cannon is fired at Expo City Dubai to mark the beginning of iftar on the first day of Ramadan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Water and dates being offered after the cannon is fired. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Water and dates being offered after the cannon is fired. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Officers prepare to fire a cannon at Expo City Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Officers prepare to fire a cannon at Expo City Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Sharjah Police personnel fire a cannon to break the fast at the Al Majaz waterfront on the first day of Ramadan. Pawan Singh / The National
    Sharjah Police personnel fire a cannon to break the fast at the Al Majaz waterfront on the first day of Ramadan. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Worshippers break their fast at the Al Majaz waterfront in Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National
    Worshippers break their fast at the Al Majaz waterfront in Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Emirates Red Crescent members distribute dates and water at the Al Majaz waterfront in Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National
    Emirates Red Crescent members distribute dates and water at the Al Majaz waterfront in Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National
  • People break their fast at the Al Majaz waterfront in Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National
    People break their fast at the Al Majaz waterfront in Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Iftar meals being distributed at the Al Majaz in Sharjah waterfront on the first day of Ramadan. Pawan Singh / The National
    Iftar meals being distributed at the Al Majaz in Sharjah waterfront on the first day of Ramadan. Pawan Singh / The National