Oman has announced a public holiday for the Islamic New Year.
According to a report on the state-run national news agency, Thursday July 20 will be a public holiday for the public and private sector.
With the sultanate having a Friday-Saturday weekend, it means there will be a three-day break in the country.
Islamic New Year in Oman
The news agency made the announcement on social media, saying: “Thursday, corresponding to July 20, is an official holiday for employees in the public and private sectors, on the occasion of the anniversary of the honourable migration of the Prophet and the advent of the new Hijri year 1445.”
The Islamic New Year, also known as the Hijri New Year, marks the beginning of a new lunar year.
The first day of the Islamic year is observed by most Muslims on the first day of the month of Muharram.
Find out more about public holidays in Oman and across the Middle East this year.
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