Festivals of Oman



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Held every year in the month of January, Muscat Festival is a momentous event in Oman. The festival showcases local talents in the fields of traditional art, culture and heritage. It is also a tool to promote Oman tourism across the world.

Khareef Festival celebrates the monsoon in Salalah. With rich vegetation flooding in this part of Oman, the month of July and August is embraced with a merry mood. This festival welcomes the fertile months through various cultural and traditional programs like dance and music. Arab horses and camels do take part in the carnival to add grandeur to the festival. This occasion is a major attraction to a lot of tourist, who throng to Salalah just to steal some cheerful moments.

Camel Race is a round the year festivals among the Omani people. Seeb is the centre for this spectacular sport event. In the interiors, the natives of Al Sinainah, under the governorate of Al Buraimi take a great pleasure in this game. The camels are specially trained by the Bedouins for this race. If you want to treasure this amazing event, then your tour guide can always help your dream come true. Check our list of tour operators and get fluky.

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