Thursday, March 20, 2008

Oman Declares March 22 Day In Lieu Public Holiday

Sources: Khaleej Times (Muscat) and Oman public holidays. Oman has declared a day in lieu public holiday on Saturday, March 22, 2008, to compensate the fact that The Prophet's birthday (Milad Al Nabi) falls on an Omani weekend day this year. The announcements for the public and private sectors were made by Sayyid Ali bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court and Chairman of the Civil Service Council, and Manpower Minister Dr Juma bin Ali bin Juma.