Oman’ National Day Celebrated

To commemorate the birth of Oman’s independence, the National Day is celebrated every year on 18th November. The event is shortly followed by the Sultan Qaboos bin Said’s birthday, so it’s a very important date in the Omani calendar.

Quick History of National Day in Oman

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In 749, the tribes of Oman chose an Imam, a Muslim spiritual leader, marking its first ruler after the influx of Islam into the region. Despite pressure from neighbouring Arabic countries, Oman remained relatively independent right up until 1507.

The Portuguese demonstrated their formidable naval tactics and superior technology to take control of the ports of Muscat and Sohar, and then rest of the coast of Oman in 1507.The Portuguese saw the ports along the coast of Oman as valuable stopping and trading points in their Indian spice trade routes.

This lucrative trading activity raised the eyes of both Britain and Dutch. But as the Portugese started to exploit Oman’s resources, the Al-Ya’ribi decided to woo the East India Company of Britain to reduce the strain on resources the Portugese were placing on Oman. 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.

Oman’s National Day Traditions, Customs and Activities

Today, people celebrate both Oman’s independence from the Portuguese and the Sultan’s birthday on November 18. The celebrations often include fireworks, images of the Sultan and prominent displays of Oman’s flag.

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