Google Praises His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said by Doodle
From the capital city of Muscat in the east to the villages of the Dhofar region in the west, today's Doodle celebrates Oman's National Day. With a history of human habitation stretching back to the Stone Age, this country on the southeastern corner of the Arabian peninsula takes the day to recognize its rich history and express collective pride as well.
A time for family gatherings and celebrations, November 18th commemorates the 369th anniversary of independence from Portugal. This day also represents the 49th National Day since His Majesty Qaboos bin Said al Said’s rise to the Sultanate, as well as his 79th birthday. During this trifecta of a holiday, you’ll see the red, white, & green of Oman’s flag waving freely. These colors have come to represent the geography of Oman in green, the Imamate leaders of the past in white, and the Sultanate itself in red.
National Day is part of a two-day holiday where parties and fireworks shows occur in villages, cities, or wherever Omanis can be found. Relax with the smell of native frankincense after a large meal, but don’t forget to don your ceremonial khanjar.
Happy National Day, Oman!
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