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The Prophet's Birthday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. Sunni Muslims observe the Prophet Muhammed's (also known as Mohammed or Muhammad) birthday on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi' al-awwal, while Shi'a Muslims mark it on the 17th of this month. Muhammed is believed to be the last prophet. 
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Prophet’s Birthday

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National Day is the main official public holiday in the Sultanate of Oman. It is celebrated on the 18th of November every year to commemorate the country&rsquo;s independence from Portuguese control in 1650. Likewise, most people in Oman see this date as the start of a two-day break since November 19 is also a public holiday in observance of Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said&rsquo;s birthday.
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Oman&rsquo;s National Day is considered a public holiday. Government offices and schools are closed on this day and the day after because of the celebration of the Sultan&rsquo;s birthday. Most businesses are usually closed on November 18 and 19.
National Day in Oman is celebrated with various activities. The highlight of National Day celebrations is the Glorious National Day Military Parade, which has been held in different cities across Oman since the 1970s. There are also camel races, horse shows, and fireworks displays to mark the event. Likewise, a military exhibition drill takes place once every five years in celebration of National Day. The streets of Oman are also decorated with the national flag and images of Sultan Qaboos bin Said. Moreover, most people in Oman take this holiday break to bond with their families and visit friends.
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National Day

Al Batinah South became a governorate on October 2011 and Al Batinah Region was
split into Al Batinah South Governorate and Al Batinah North Governorate. It
occupies an area of about 3,500 km2. Rustaq town (120,000 population) is the center
of the governorate and there are large settlements including Al Awabi (18,833),
Nakhal (28,088), Wadi Al Maawil (20,206), Barka (130,000), and Al Musannah
(6,291).

Wadi Al Khoud is one of the largest wadi basins in Oman. Heavy rains form the pools in the wadi. It is located in Wilayat Al Seeb, 20 minutes outside the Governorate of Muscat. Among the activities to do in this area, we can mention the 4*4 driving and sightseeing through archaeological and historical landmarks in Khoud village such as Bait Al Oud, Falaj Abu Bahaya, Falaj Al Sarat, Al Khoud Castle, and Ain Al Sakhna hot springs.

Muscat

Wadi Al Khoud

Al Sawadi Beach at Baraka in Al Batina South Governorate is about 70 km away from Muscat and is characterized by beautiful rock islands. There are several aquatic sports on the beach with all the necessary equipment.

Al Sawadi Beach

Al Fiqayn fort is located in Wilayat Manah and adjacent to Nizwa in Ad Dakhiliya governorate and 160 km away from Muscat. The fort has four storeys and visitors can see surrounding farms and old quarters.

Ad Dakhiliyah

Al Fiqayn Fort

The merchants’ houses in Al Mudayrib Village were used as meeting halls for wealthy clans and refuges in times of war. Today, the rooms are used for local ceremonies but the general public is not allowed to use them whenever they want. The best time to visit Al Mudayrib is just before Eid.

Ash Sharqiyah North

Al Mudayrib Village

A traditional souq next to the Nizwa Fort is called Nizwa Souq. Its buildings represent both traditional and modern architecture. The best time to visit is from Thursday to Saturday 6 AM-13 PM, 16 PM-10 PM; except on Fridays when it’s open only in the morning. They have a rest and a time for praying from 13 PM to 16 PM. You can find some local industries like handicrafts, daggers, copper, spinning, etc

Nizwa Souq

Wadi Damm, as one of the most eye-catching wadis in Oman, has an awesome scenery with clear blue waters and a few very old historical landmark. Wadi Damm is dry almost during the year and it is called a seasonal wadi

Ad Dhahirah North

Wadi Damm

It was constructed around 1691 by imam Bil’arab bin Sultan and his brother, Saif bin Sultan, and they used it when they visited the area. It is an unusually tall and narrow house, with alternating square and round towers and it was restored in 1991

Bait Na’am

It takes around one hour to drive from Duqm to reach this beautiful beach. It is next to a village by the same name. The village itself is inhabited by fishermen. There are few parking places next to the beach. There are lots of white sands and many crabs running along the beach. Ras Madrakah is a popular point among campers to pitch an overnight tent.

Al Wusta

Ras Madrakah Beach

Nizwa Fort castle is one of the largest, most attractive and visited national monuments in Ad Dakhiliya governorate. It is a well-known tourist destination with a historic walking area which was built by Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al Ya'rubi, the second Ya’rubi, in the 1650s, although its underlying structure is related to 12th century. The interesting point is that it was built above an underground stream and it took 12 years to complete

Nizwa Fort Castle

The Jabreen castle (also known as Jabrin) is an impressive castle located in Bahlat near the Jabal Akhdar mountains and Nizwa in Northeastern Oman. This place was built by Yaruba Imam Bil’arab bin Sultan. There is an audio guide of about 25 minutes provided at the entrance of this attraction which you can listen to. The average temperature in Jabreen is summarized as below:
In Spring: 12 – 26 °C
In summer: 20 – 37 °C
In fall: 25 – 33 °C
In winter: 20 – 24 °C


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