23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Waiting for the Cannon
In the heart of Al-Darb Al-Ahmar, Cairo, a man sits quietly on his rooftop at sunset, waiting for the cannon that signals the end of the fast. Above him, pigeons circle their wooden loft — a peaceful moment that reflects the rhythm of Ramadan life in old Cairo.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 03.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Cairo, Egypt |
| Copyright: | © Mohammed Gharib |