The observation of Ramadan changed through history
- The core rituals of Ramadan have remained unchanged since 622AD.
- In Ottoman times, drummers in Turkey woke people for the pre-dawn meal. In Morocco, a nafar (town crier) roamed the streets waking people to an instrument's sound, like a horn.
- In Egypt, a Ramadan lantern became a symbol of the sacred month. Today, intricate lanterns light up homes, shops and lining the streets.
- Egypt also instituted the 'iftar cannon,' where a cannon was fired to announce the time for breaking the fast.
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