Oman National Day

Oman National Day is definitely the most famous festival in this Arabian country. The birthday of Qaboos bin Said al Said, the Sultan of Oman is on November 18th. In recognition of his achievement, this day is chosen as Oman National Day and celebrated all across the country.

Typically, the Omani flag's colors of white, red, and green are used to decorate the streets of Oman. Every street light will be adorned with an Oman flag while bridges will be decorated with large flags, a photograph of Sultan Qaboos, or a poster of his famous quotes. Shops, houses, and cars are also specially decorated with photos of the Sultan, along with ornaments with the colors of the Omani flag. The largest celebration is the one that the Sultan attends. A military parade usually precedes the ceremony and is followed by a performance of various pieces of historic music.

When: November 18th

Where: All across the country