National Day Is A Public Holiday In Oman.
To commemorate the birth of Oman’s independence, the National Day is celebrated every year on 18th November.National Day coincides with Sultan Qaboos bin Said’s birthday, which occurs November 19, adding additional significance to the day.
Quick History of National Day in Oman
A tribal society, in 749 Oman chose an Imam to be its first ruler, and so Islam became the main religion there. The country’s people remained relatively independent until 1507, despite some pressure from neighbouring Iran and other Arab countries.
In 1507, Portugal’s naval fleet arrived taking the strategic ports of Muscat and Sohar.The Portuguese saw the ports along the coast of Oman as valuable stopping and trading points in their Indian spice trade routes.
Trading spices and other Eastern commodities was a lucrative activity for the British, Dutch and Portugese in the 17th century.Unsatisfied with the Portuguese exploitation of resources in Oman, the Al-Ya’ribi clan wooed the British East India Company in 1646. The British signed an agreement with Oman which effectively reduced Portugese power in the area. The agreement guaranteed certain legal and religious rights to Oman, in exchange for the East India company to hold trading positions.
On November 18, 1650, Imam Sultan Bin Saif and others led an uprising that effectively expelled Portugal from Oman and its ports.As independence has been a staple since, Oman is generally recognized as being the longest continually independent Arab state in modern history.
Traditions and Activities
Oman’s independence is now celebrated every year on 18th November. The celebrations often include fireworks, images of the Sultan and prominent displays of Oman’s flag.
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