Oman announced a public holiday on Tuesday (December 5), marking the Prophet’s birthday, which falls on December 1, according to Shabiba newspaper.
Diwan Affairs Minister and head of the Civil Service Council Shaikh Abdulla bin Nasser Al Bakri issued an edict announcing the day-off for employees of ministries, government departments and other administrative entities.
The minister issued another edict announcing December 5 as a public holiday for private sector employees.