Oman National Day

Oman National Day

November 18-19This holiday in Oman observes the birthday of Sultan Qaboos Bin Said (b. 1940) on November 18, but festive events continue through the 19th as well. His accession to the throne took place on July 23, 1970. National Day events include parades, pageantry, an equestrian show, a marine festival, fireworks, and, every five years, an elaborate military show.
CONTACTS:
Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman
2535 Belmont Rd. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
202-387-1980; fax: 202-745-4933
www.omani.info