As a mark of rememberence for the time gained inependence from in the 17th century, a is celebrated on 18th November each year. 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

Islam first entered Oman in 749, when the country chose an Imam to be its leader.While outside forces from Iran and areas applied temporary pressure to the people of Oman, the people remained relatively independent 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 ports were important due to their location as important trading points along the spice route.

Trading spices and other Eastern commodities was a lucrative activity for the British, Dutch and Portugese in the 17th century. 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.Under an agreed treaty, British merchants were guaranteed legal and religious rights while operating in the Oman’s domain, effectively weakening the influence of Portugal in the region.

An uprising in 1650, lead by ultimately forced the Portugese to leave Oman. Since then, Oman has been relatively independent and is certainly one of the longest continually independent Arab states.

Traditions and Activities

Oman’s independence is now celebrated every year on 18th November. Fireworks displays, images of the sultan, and Oman’s flag can be seen during celebrations that focus on the progress the current sultan, Qaboos bin Said, has made for the people of Oman.

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