Fathers' Day
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Sunday june 18, 2023
cards/flowers :
Eid-ul-Adha - Feast of the Sacrifice (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Tuesday june 27, 2023
Muslim, Sufi :
Al Waqfa Day
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Wednesday june 28, 2023
Muslim, Sufi :
Eid-ul-Adha - Feast of the Sacrifice (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Thursday june 29, 2023
Muslim, Sufi :
Eid-ul-Adha - Feast of the Sacrifice (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Friday june 30, 2023
Muslim, Sufi : The second main celebration of Islam. It celebrates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Muslims make their annual pilgrimage, or the Hajj , to Makkah (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia.
Summer holiday (beginning)
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Thursday july 13, 2023
School holidays : 2 weeks earlier for grades 1-4
El am Hejir New Year (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Wednesday july 19, 2023
Muslim, Sufi : The event where Muhammad fled Mecca with a small group of followers to go to Medina (Yathrib) in the year 622 A.D., under mounting hostility towards Muhammad. Muslim calendar starts from this date (A.H.), which was established in `Umar's reign. Medina is about 200 miles north of Mecca. Muhammad arrived there on 20th Sep 622 A.D. The name of the city was changed to Medinatu'l-Nabi (city of the Prophet).
Summer holiday (end)
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Sunday september 3, 2023
School holidays :
Prophet's Anniversary - Eid-Milad Nnabi (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Wednesday september 27, 2023
Muslim, Sufi :
Youth Day
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Thursday october 26, 2023
cards/flowers : Symbolises His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said wise vision, honour and care for the youth at all levels.
Deepavali/Dipabali
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Sunday november 12, 2023
cards/flowers : The Light festival starts with festivities. The week celebrates 1.Dhanteras, 2.Kali Chaudas, 3.Deepavali, 4.Navu-Varsha (new year), 5.Bhai-beej. The Vai cast is mainly concerned. May last several days.
National Day
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Saturday november 18, 2023
Secular holiday : Independent since 1650, Oman is presently ruled by Haïtham ben Tariq This date is usually modified in early November
National Day
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Sunday november 19, 2023
Secular holiday : Independent since 1650, Oman is presently ruled by Haïtham ben Tariq This date is usually modified in early November
National Day
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Monday november 20, 2023
Secular holiday : Independent since 1650, Oman is presently ruled by Haïtham ben Tariq This date is usually modified in early November