The Oman News Agency has reported that Dr Mahad bin Said bin Ali Ba’owain, Minister of Labour, Oman, has declared next Thursday, 12 Rabee Al Awal, 1442 — 29 October 2020, as an official holiday for employees of public and private sector establishments.
The day celebrates the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday anniversary.
Employers in the private sector may agree on terms to engage employees on the said holiday—if deemed necessary the nature of their work—provided they compensate the workers for the holiday.