Isra’a Wal Miraj holiday announced in Oman

Muscat: Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal bin Saud Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court, Chairman of the Civil Service Council yesterday issued a decision declaring Thursday Rajab 27, 1437 AH corresponding to May 5, 2016 as an official holiday for employees at ministries, public authorities and other
departments of the State's Administrative Apparatus on the occasion of the blessed anniversary of Al Isra'a Wal Miraj. The decision reads as follows:"On the occasion of the blessed anniversary of Al Isra'a Wal Miraj, it has been decided that Thursday Rajab 27, 1437 AH corresponding to May 5, 2016 will be an official holiday for employees at ministries, public authorities and other departments of the State's Administrative Apparatus. We seize this blessed occasion to extend our greetings to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, praying to Allah the Almighty to protect His Majesty, grant him good health, happiness and a long life and for the return of this and similar occasions on His Majesty for many years to come, the Omani people and our dear country further progress and welfare under His Majesty's wise leadership and wellbeing for Muslims all over the world".
Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Al Bakri, Minister of Manpower issued a ministerial decision announcing Thursday, Rajab 27, 1437 AH corresponding to May 5 as an official holiday for employees at the private sector's companies and establishments.
The decision allowed employers and employees to agree on compensating this holiday if necessity arises, as well as compensating employees whom weekly holiday coincides with the mentioned occasion.
All employees in the private sector extended their heartfelt greetings and best wishes to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said on this blessed occasion, praying to Allah the Almighty to protect His Majesty, grant him good health, happiness and a long life, and for the return of this and similar occasions on His Majesty and the Omani people with blessings.