Eid Al Fitr holidays announced in Oman

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Eid Al Fitr holidays announced in Oman

Eid holidays for the public and private sectors in Oman this year have been announced by the government.

According to a statement from Oman's state news agency, holidays for public sector employees begin on Thursday, June 14 2018 and end on Monday, June 18. Work will resume on June 19, 2018.

Holidays for the private sector were also announced on, with H.E. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Bakri, Minister of Manpower, today issuing a decree that the holidays for Eid Al Fitr for employees of companies and establishments of the private sector will begin on Thursday, June 14, 2018, and end on Monday, June 18. Work will resume on June 19, 2018.

"The decision points out that employers and employees may agree to compensate for the leave if necessary, and workers who coincide with their weekly leave should be compensated during the holiday," the statement from the agency added.

Source: timesofoman