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.

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Date Taken: 03.2024
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Cairo, Egypt
Copyright: © Mohammed Gharib