Holiday Week

Things have been busy ‘round these parts the past 2 weeks or so – hence no posts. Bree has been prancing around the globe, leaving me to fend for myself here in the sultanate. Good news though, as tomorrow is a holiday!

From Oman Tribune:

“ Holiday on Isra’a and Me’araj

MUSCAT A holiday has been declared on July 20 (27th Rajab, 1430 AH) for public and private sectors on the occasion of the blessed anniversary of  Isra’a and Me’araj.
The official holiday was announced by HE Sayyid Ali bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, Minister of Diwan of Royal Court and Chairman of the Civil Services Council, on Saturday.
The minister extended his greetings to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said on the occasion, praying to Allah the Almighty to protect His Majesty, grant him good health, happiness and long life and the Omani people and Muslims progress and prosperity.
HE Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Bakri, Minister of Manpower, issued a ministerial decision declaring July 20 as official holiday for employees at the private sector establishments. The decision allowed employers and employees to agree on compensating this holiday if necessity arises.
All employees in the private sector extended their heartfelt greetings and best wishes to His Majesty on this blessed occasion, praying to Almighty to protect His Majesty, grant him good health, happiness and a long life and the Omani people and Muslims all over the world further progress and prosperity.

Oman News Agency”

When was this officially announced? Thats right – today. Several weeks ago Bree and I rolled the dice hoping the holiday would fall tomorrow and got plane tickets to go to Jordan leaving tomorrow. I love it when a plan comes together! The official announcement of another holiday on Wednesday should come tomorrow. We’re taking advantage of the several days off to dive the Red Sea, check out some very old buildings, and generally wander around the Kingdom of Jordan:

Pictures to follow!