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Sultan of Oman:
Qaboos bin Said (November 18, 1940 -), Sultan of Oman, the eighth Sultans Busaid family and the son of Imam Ahmed bin Saeed Al-founder. Came to power in 1970 after a coup toppled his father, Said bin Taimur.
Ratio:
Is Sultan Qaboos bin Said bin Taimur bin Faisal bin Turki bin Said bin Sultan bin Ahmed bin Said bin Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Khalaf bin Saeed bin Mubarak Al Busaidi Otki Azdi, and thus is the eighth Sultan of the slope directly from the founder of the State Busaidiyah (Imam Ahmed bin Said) in 1741 this family is one of the oldest noble families, the ruling Arab continuously in the Arab world, which passed two hundred and sixty years on assuming the reins of power in the country.
Establishment:
Is the only son of Said bin Taimur. Received lessons primary and secondary education in Salalah and India, in September 1958 his father sent him to England where he continued his education for two years in private educational institutions in Suffolk, and then joined in 1379, corresponding to 1960 the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst as an officer candidate, where he spent two years old which studied military science and art received the military, where he graduated second lieutenant, and then joined a British battalions operating in West Germany at the time - before the reunification of Germany - where he spent six months as a trainee in the military leadership.
After completing this important period, which formed the military expertise of the stages that followed, he returned to Britain where he studied for a year in the field of local governance systems, and complete the specialized courses in governance and organization of the State. Then his father created the opportunity that was part of a trend after that, so he took a tour around the world three months, during which he visited many countries of the world, and then returned to the country in 1383 AH in 1964, where he stayed in the city of Salalah.
Over the next six years following his return, the deeper the Sultan Qaboos in the study of Islamic religion, and everything related to the history and civilization of Oman State and the people throughout the ages. Has indicated in one of his speeches - the few - that the insistence of his father to study Islamic religion, history and culture of Oman, have had a great effect in his mind and expand awareness of their responsibilities towards the people of Oman and humanity in general. It has greatly benefited from western education received by it and subject to the life of the soldier and the military in Britain, and then had the opportunity in the years following his return to Salalah read a lot of political and philosophical ideas of many intellectuals who formed the world thought
Facts about Oman
Oman is an Asian country, which adorns the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Forming a part of southwest Asia, it stands bordered by United Arab Emirates on the northwest, Saudi Arabia on the west and Yemen on the southwest. Arabian Sea, falling on the south and east, and the Gulf of Oman, falling on the northeast, provide coast to this Arab country. Madha - an exclave enclosed by the United Arab Emirates and Musandam, and separated by Emirati territory, also forms a part of Oman. In case you want to know more about Oman, make use of the fun and interesting facts provided in the lines below.
Fun and Interesting facts about Oman
• Oman is officially known as the 'Sultanate of Oman'.
• Oman, the capital of Muscat, is also the country's largest city.
• The official language of Oman is Arabic. Apart from that, English, Baluchi, Urdu, Hindi and other dialects are also spoken here.
• Oman follows the system of 'Absolute Monarchy'.
• Oman gained independence from the Portuguese empire in 1651.
• Omani Arab is the main ethnic group in Oman, followed by Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi. Iranian, Egyptian, Somali and others are in a minority.
• Ibadi Muslim (Islam) is the official religion of Oman. However, Shia and Sunni Muslims, Hindus and Christians also reside there.
• Yalainous, who lived from 23-79 AD, is one of the earliest Roman historians to have mentioned Oman (more precisely, Omana).
• In the past, Oman used to be one of the richest countries in the world, with the wealth mainly originating from the incense trade.
• In Oman, Frankincense trees only grow in the wild.
• It is said that Ubar, the legendary city believed to be in control of Frankincense trade, got buried under the desert. The reason cited for this is that its wealth made people astray and led them away from religion.
• There is a shrub in Oman, known as myrtus communis or yas. Its leaves are used for making perfume.
• Oman was the home of ship building thousands of years ago, when it was mainly involved in the incense trade.
• The highlands of Oman have raised irrigation system. Through it, water is carried from mountain streams. Known as the ' Aflaj Irrigation Systems', it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Oman is traditionally known for breeding Arab horses.
• Omani men wear long robes known as dishdashas, while the womenfolk wear Omani burqa masks.
• Omani men can be found wearing the traditionally curved dagger, known as khanja. Their national dress also includes the 'turban'.
• Oman joined the League of Arab States in 1971.
• The national flag of Oman, adopted in 1971, is red, white and green.
• Oman joined the United Nations in 1971.
• Oman allowed tourists to enter its territory only at the beginning of the 1990s.
• Every two years, an Omani person is chosen by UNESCO, for the most noteworthy contribution to environment. He is then awarded a prize by the ' Sultan of Oman'.
Customs and traditions of Oman:
All the people of what distinguishes it from other peoples Kadat, traditions and customs and traditions, but Oman is a model Msgraadat and traditions of Arab and Islamic peoples as we find similarities in several of them, but I fast stations and through trying to point to some of these habits, which perhaps is characterized by Oman on the other.
1 - During the month of Ramadan:
Omani Muslim people in this month, and therefore fasting in this month is not a special characteristic of the Omanis, but there may be a ceremony celebrated by the people of Oman during the holy month of Ramadan celebration of Alqrnakecop which takes place in the middle of the holy month, but the rest is a copy of the customs, traditions of Muslim society.
2 - the celebration of Eid Al Fitr:
They mark the end of the month of Ramadan and the completion of his fast, and are preparing for it during the holy month during the descent of the market or Alhbtat place where tan and advocacy on the necessities of the feast, candy Kalzbaih The Day celebrations begin from the moment of sighting the new moon festival in the old people were firing live rounds in the air to celebrate this occasion, on the night of the feast is a meal Aerysp Omani meal of love land or rice to be eaten on the morning of the first day of Eid before the Eid prayer, and after the prayer is slaughtered, slaughtered and then cut and divided into small pieces, some are frying on the same day, part of which is placed in a Almchakik sticks from palm branches were prepared in advance that are Coaha on the second day of Eid, the day I also put the amount of carcass meat head, thighs and neck _khasvp barbecue, a bag made of palm fronds to be placed in the hole after the enlightenment It is then closed oven for a day or two or three, but in some areas be cut in the second day of the festival and barbecue and so on.
But Eid in Oman is not all meals and provides an visits are among the local people and every evening crowded with men and women in each village in a place where people long relationship for men to compete dances, songs and folklore, and in some areas women have a role in the arts and was in the old men to scramble some Army targets with live ammunition, but the practice began to fade due to gravity.
Customs and traditions of Oman:
All the people of what distinguishes it from other peoples Kadat, traditions and customs and traditions, but Oman is a model Msgraadat and traditions of Arab and Islamic peoples as we find similarities in several of them, but I fast stations and through trying to point to some of these habits, which perhaps is characterized by Oman on the other.
1 - During the month of Ramadan:
Omani Muslim people in this month, and therefore fasting in this month is not a special characteristic of the Omanis, but there may be a ceremony celebrated by the people of Oman during the holy month of Ramadan celebration of Alqrnakecop which takes place in the middle of the holy month, but the rest is a copy of the customs, traditions of Muslim society.
2 - the celebration of Eid Al Fitr:
They mark the end of the month of Ramadan and the completion of his fast, and are preparing for it during the holy month during the descent of the market or Alhbtat place where tan and advocacy on the necessities of the feast, candy Kalzbaih The Day celebrations begin from the moment of sighting the new moon festival in the old people were firing live rounds in the air to celebrate this occasion, on the night of the feast is a meal Aerysp Omani meal of love land or rice to be eaten on the morning of the first day of Eid before the Eid prayer, and after the prayer is slaughtered, slaughtered and then cut and divided into small pieces, some are frying on the same day, part of which is placed in a Almchakik sticks from palm branches were prepared in advance that are Coaha on the second day of Eid, the day I also put the amount of carcass meat head, thighs and neck _khasvp barbecue, a bag made of palm fronds to be placed in the hole after the enlightenment It is then closed oven for a day or two or three, but in some areas be cut in the second day of the festival and barbecue and so on.
But Eid in Oman is not all meals and provides an visits are among the local people and every evening crowded with men and women in each village in a place where people long relationship for men to compete dances, songs and folklore, and in some areas women have a role in the arts and was in the old men to scramble some Army targets with live ammunition, but the practice began to fade due to gravity.
3 - celebration of Eid Al-Adha:
No different from the celebration of Eid al-Adha Eid al-Fitr at the Omani There are carcasses and food festival known and popular arts, but complete joy at the return of pilgrims safely to their homes, where everyone comes to bless the pilgrims return and safety, and provide them with some simple gifts Hajj brought by it.
Omani sweets:
Omani sweets enjoys a wide reputation within and outside the country, which is defined as the symbol of Oman for their hospitality and originality, because it is linked to human beings Oman closely represent the past in the ancient customs and traditions and way of life.
The candy can retain their quality for more than four months without hardware or preservatives.
Usually made candy in (Cupola), a large pie dish special sweets, but different types and sizes of pots and pottery submission mismatch of metal and plastic, depending on demand and the quality of the occasion.
Vahaloy fellow Omani joy and Otraha, then one of the House of Omani Omani sweets particularly at times of celebrations and festivals and weddings and other religious occasions and it is the right of the table decorations Oman
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