Sources: Khaleej Times and Oman public holidays. The Ministry of Avqaf and Religious Affairs has announced that Wednesday, January 9, 2008, would be Hijra new year 1429, and the day has been declared a holiday for government employees. Private sector workers, on the other hand will retain the previously announced date of Thursday, January 10, for their Hijra new year holiday.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Oman Announces Different Islamic New Year Holiday For Private And Public Sectors
Sources: Khaleej Times and Oman public holidays. The Ministry of Avqaf and Religious Affairs has announced that Wednesday, January 9, 2008, would be Hijra new year 1429, and the day has been declared a holiday for government employees. Private sector workers, on the other hand will retain the previously announced date of Thursday, January 10, for their Hijra new year holiday.
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