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Festivals and Annual Events

This event is held annually in the month of January and February and is the best known of Muscat’s Festivals. The basic objective of this festival is to celebrate the culture and heritage of Muscat and Oman. A massive heritage village is set up to showcase Oman’s rich traditions and heritage, and light is shed on Muscat’s history and its various arts and crafts. There are parades, seminars, poetry readings, literary gatherings, theatrical performances and much more. Local and international artists come to Muscat to perform during this festival, which helps add to the fun and educational aspect of this festival.

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Festivals and events in Muscat

Showing 1–12 of 12 festivals

Plan around 12 festival seasons, public events, Ramadan/Eid periods, book fairs, art cycles, and winter food activity.

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Muscat Festival

This event is held annually in the month of January and February and is the best known of Muscat’s Festivals. The basic objective of this festival is to celebrate the culture and heritage of Muscat and Oman.

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Muscat International Book Fair

his fair has been a staple of the Muscat calendar for the past 15 years. The ten-day festival takes place in the Oman International Exhibition Center.

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GHEDEX Festival

This is a huge event in Muscat’s calendar. It has been held annually in the Oman International Exhibition Center for the past nine years.

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Omani Products Show

Oman’s rapidly expanding property market is a draw for potential investors, who come to learn more about the market and other investment opportunities.

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Lifestyle Expo

It caters to the whims of elite Omanis who live luxurious lifestyles and come here to survey luxury consumer products and get some novel ideas about decorating their home and office spaces.

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Eid Festival

This exhibition is held annually at the Oman International Exhibition Center. The time of the festival varies in accordance with the lunar calendar.

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Motor Show

The motor show is held annually in the Oman International Exhibition Center. Car lovers are treated to the sight of numerous models, old and new, produced by various automotive brands.

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Autumn Trade Fair

The autumn trade fair is extremely popular and has been held annually in the Oman International Exhibition Center for the past eighteen years.

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National Day

National day in Oman occurs the same time as Sultan Qaboos’ birthday, which adds to the significance of both occasions.

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Women’s Expo

This is one of Muscat’s most unique and wonderful festivals. The event is held in the Oman International Exhibition Center and focuses entirely on women.

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Food expo

The concept behind this expo is to introduce the ever increasing Omani populace to a diverse range of food and edible products.

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