The announcement was made in an official statement released by Omani authorities, which added that the sighting of the Muharram moon will be ascertained by the concerned departments.

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The ministry also explained that in case any institution needs its employees to report to work on this day because of the nature of its activity, it may do so in agreement with mutual consent, provided that the employees are properly compensated for the holiday.