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Eid Al-Fitr 2024: Oman announces holiday for public, pvt sectors

The holiday will begin in the country on Tuesday, Ramzan 29, 1445, corresponding to April 9 and ends on Saturday, April 13.

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has announced a five-day holiday for the public and private sectors to mark Eid Al-Fitr 1445 AH-2024.

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The holiday marks the end of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024, which began on March 12.

The holiday will begin in the country on Tuesday, Ramzan 29, 1445, corresponding to April 9 and ends on Saturday, April 13.

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The work will be resumed on Sunday, April 14, the Oman News Agency (ONA) reported.

Eid Al-Fitr, a significant Islamic holiday, marks the end of Ramzan, the holy month of fasting, bringing joy and celebration to Muslims worldwide

Eid Al-Fitr is usually celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar. However, the exact date varies depending on the sighting of the new crescent.

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This festival lasts for three days and is a time of forgiveness, compassion and gratitude.

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This post was last modified on April 6, 2024 5:07 pm

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Sakina Fatima

Sakina Fatima, a digital journalist with Siasat.com, has a master's degree in business administration and is a graduate in mass communication and journalism. Sakina covers topics from the Middle East, with a leaning towards human interest issues.

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