Islamic New Year public holiday: Oman announces 3-day weekend for New Hijri Year

Sunday, July 7, has been designated an official holiday in the country

The Islamic New Year, also known as the Hijri New Year, marks the beginning of a new lunar year.
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Muscat: Oman has declared a public holiday and a three-day weekend for the public sector to celebrate the Islamic New Year.