| El am Hejir - Hégire - Neujahr (kann um einen Tag schwanken)* - Sonntag 2 Oktober, 2016 Moslemisch : The event where Muhammad fled Mecca with a small group of followers to go to Medina (Yathrib) in the year 622 A.D., under mounting hostility towards Muhammad. Muslim calendar starts from this date (A.H.), which was established in `Umar's reign. Medina is about 200 miles north of Mecca. Muhammad arrived there on 20th Sep 622 A.D. The name of the city was changed to Medinatu'l-Nabi (city of the Prophet).
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| Tag der Jugend - Mittwoch 26 Oktober, 2016 Karten/Blumen : Symbolises His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said wise vision, honour and care for the youth at all levels.
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| Deepavali bzw. Diwali - Sonntag 30 Oktober, 2016 Karten/Blumen : The Light festival starts with festivities. The week celebrates 1.Dhanteras, 2.Kali Chaudas, 3.Deepavali, 4.Navu-Varsha (new year), 5.Bhai-beej. The Vai cast is mainly concerned. May last several days. NOT a public holiday
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| Nationalfeiertag - Samstag 19 November, 2016 Weltliche Feiertage : Unabhängige seit 1650, Oman ist derzeit durch Sultan Qaboos. Dieser Tag markiert seinen Geburtstag.
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