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Sporting a peaceful political climate, attractive locales and much more; the Sultanate
of Oman is frequented by tourists all round the globe. The country with its capital
at Muscat was previously known as Muscat and Oman. The name changed during the
reign of the 14th heir to the throne, Sultan Sayyed Qaboos. Apart from sightseeing
destinations, Oman Festivals and Events in Oman see hoards of tourists from all
over the Arabic world and rest of the world as well. Oman Festivals and Events
of Oman opens a window to the tourists who want to know this country better.
A highly anticipated cultural event, Muscat Festival in Oman is held every
year in January. Continuing for a month, this festival showcases traditional
arts, culture and heritage of Oman and is one of the most visited of the Oman
Festivals and Events in Oman. The festival is categorized into 5 different sections
like Cultural Events, Desert Panorama, Family Village Events, Skill Shows and
Events for Women. Rated very high among Oman Festivals and Events in Oman, Muscat
Festival attracts orators, poets and theatre personalities not just from Oman
but from the other Arab countries as well. Held in several important cultural
venues, the festival offers a glimpse into the cultural vibrancy of Oman.
Celebrated every year on 18th of November, the National Day and Birthday of
Sultan Qaboos in Oman is the time when every nook and corner of this country
gets a complete makeover. Brightly lit lights garland every building and the
city streets too sport a shiny look. This important part of Oman Festivals and
Events in Oman sees firecrackers bursting all through the night. Huge cutouts
of the reigning Sultan, Sayyed Qaboos bin Sa'id Al 'Bu Sa'id adorn all the government
buildings. This is the occasion when the National Flag of Oman flies high. If
you are planning to visit Oman, try to schedule your travel itinerary in conjunction
with Oman Festivals and Events at Oman.
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