For centuries, a single sound has marked the moment of Iftar&mdash;the deep, resonant boom of the Iftar Cannon. Long before modern technology, this powerful tradition signaled sunset, calling families to gather and break their fast. In today&rsquo;s episode of Ramadan Rewind with Basma on Nile FM&mdash;airing Sunday to Thursday from 4:30 PM to 4:45 PM&mdash;she explores the origins of the Iftar Cannon and how it became a cherished Ramadan ritual.
In today&rsquo;s episode of Ramadan Rewind with Basma on Nile FM&mdash;airing Sunday to Thursday from 4:30 PM to 4:45 PM&mdash;she revisits the fascinating history of the Iftar Cannon and its lasting impact on Ramadan.
What Made the Iftar Cannon a Ramadan Icon?
A Tradition Born by Chance &ndash; The story dates back to the 15th century Mamluk era, when Sultan Khushqadam accidentally fired a cannon at sunset. People believed it was a new way to mark Iftar, and the Sultan embraced it as an official tradition.
A Sound That United Generations &ndash; For centuries, the cannon&rsquo;s thunderous boombecame the most anticipated sound at sunset, bringing families together at the Iftar table.
From Cairo to the Arab World &ndash; What started in Egypt soon spread to Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and North Africa, with each country adding its own touch to the practice.
A Legacy That Lives On &ndash; Even in the modern era, when radio, TV, and social mediabroadcast recordings of the cannon, the real-life tradition remains a cherished symbol of Ramadan&rsquo;s spirit.
That wraps up today&rsquo;s&nbsp;Ramadan Rewind Episode! Stay tuned for tomorrow&rsquo;s Rewind sessionwith&nbsp;Basma,as she takes you on another nostalgic journey, celebrating the timeless traditions that make Ramadan special.
Don&rsquo;t miss it&mdash;only on Nile FM, Egypt&rsquo;s #1 station!

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