With Eid Al Adha and Hajj now behind us, the Islamic calendar is about to turn to 1448 AH. While the exact start of the new year will depend on moon sightings, Oman has already confirmed the public holiday. Public sector employees in the Sultanate will have the day off on Thursday, June 18. Because Friday and Saturday form Oman's weekend, the holiday creates a three-day break. Other summer news from Oman: outdoor work ban until August 31. This Summer in Muscat: Top Events Ready for a night out? Go loud with Metal Assault Vol. 3 and its heavy underground...