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Celebrating National Day in Oman
By CruiseDirector | January 21, 2010
As a mark of rememberence for the time Oman gained inependence from Portugal in the 17th century, a National Day 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. Despite pressure from neighbouring Arabic countries, Oman remained relatively independent right up until 1507.
In 1507, Portugal’s naval fleet arrived taking the strategic ports of Muscat and Sohar. The ports were important due to their location as important trading points along the spice route.
Spice trading became a lucrative and important source of income for the Portugese, as well as the British and Dutch who were performing similar commercial operations at the time. However, not satisfied with the conditions imposed under the Portugese, the Al-Ya’ribi persuaded the British East India Company to take over in 1646. By signing a treaty to guarantee legal and religious rights whilst operating in Oman, the British significantly reduced the power exercised by the Portugese.
However in 1650 there was an uprising: Imam Sultan Bin Saif and his followers effectively expelled the Portugese from their position of occupancy. 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. The celebrations often include fireworks, images of the Sultan and prominent displays of Oman’s flag.
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