Oman has announced a holiday and three-day weekend for the public sector to mark the occasion of Islamic New Year.
According to a statement by state-run news agency ONA, Sunday has been declared an official holiday in the country.
The Islamic New Year also referred to as the Hijri New Year, signifies the start of a fresh lunar year.
A message on social media platform X, said: “Sunday, 7 July 2024, is an official holiday for employees of the public and private sectors on the occasion of the Holy Prophet’s Hijra Anniversary and the advent of the new Hijri year 1446 AH”.
Sunday, 7 July 2024, is an official holiday for employees of the public and private sectors on the occasion of the Holy Prophet’s Hijra Anniversary and the advent of the new Hijri year 1446 AH.
— Oman News Agency (@ONA_eng) July 1, 2024
With Friday and Saturday being a typical weekend in the Sultanate, workers will have an extended break from Friday, July 5 to Sunday, July 7 and return to work on Mondy, July 8.
In a separate post, the Ministry of Labour said it was permitted to work on Sunday, July 7 if necessary as long as employers compensated workers accordingly.
Most Muslims observe the first day of Muharram as the beginning of the Islamic year.
With Friday and Saturday being a typical weekend in the Sultanate, workers will have an extended break from Friday, July 5 to Sunday, July 7 and return to work on Mondy, July 8.
In a separate post, the Ministry of Labour said it was permitted to work on Sunday, July 7 if necessary as long as employers compensated workers accordingly.
Most Muslims observe the first day of Muharram as the beginning of the Islamic year.
