Renaissance Day

On the 23rd of July, Omanis commemorate another of the country's most famous festivals in Oman: the Sultan's coup over Qaboos bin Said in 1970. This date is marked as Renaissance Day and it’s as important as the National Day.

According to locals, it brought a new age of development and prosperity to the country. The Sultan, who built Oman and laid its strong foundations contribute greatly to the country’s achievements. Therefore, people also celebrate his efforts on Renaissance Day. It’s also customary for Omanis to attend special events or listen to political speeches. It was a public holiday on which people might reflect on Oman's transformation from a rural country with poor infrastructure to a modern, prosperous nation.

Visiting Oman on this day, tourists can see the traditional Omani dance forms such as Alazi, Alayalah, and Taghrodah performed at various places.

When: July 23th

Where: All across the country