Goods are sold in preparation for the Eid Al Fitr holiday in Samail, Oman. All photos by AFP
Goods are sold in preparation for the Eid Al Fitr holiday in Samail, Oman. All photos by AFP
Omanis gather as goats are sold ahead of the eid holiday.
Omanis gather as goats are sold ahead of the eid holiday.
Eid Al Fitr marks the end of Ramadan.
Eid Al Fitr marks the end of Ramadan.
Men gather to buy goats.
Men gather to buy goats.
Men gather to buy goats.
Men gather to buy goats.
Men gather to buy goats.
Men gather to buy goats.
Omanis gather as goats are sold in preparation for the Eid al-Fitr holiday at Surur area in Oman's governorate of Samail, about 80 ks southwest of Muscat on April 28, 2022. - Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Muslim's holy fasting month of Ramadan when faithfuls abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, and sexual activities from dawn to dusk. (Photo by MOHAMMED MAHJOUB / AFP)
Omanis gather as goats are sold in preparation for the Eid al-Fitr holiday at Surur area in Oman's governorate of Samail, about 80 ks southwest of Muscat on April 28, 2022. - Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Muslim's holy fasting month of Ramadan when faithfuls abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, and sexual activities from dawn to dusk. (Photo by MOHAMMED MAHJOUB / AFP)
Omanis buy goods ahead of Eid Al Fitr.
Omanis buy goods ahead of Eid Al Fitr.
Omanis gather as goats are sold.
Omanis gather as goats are sold.

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Oman goat market ahead of Eid - in pictures

Omanis gather as goats are sold in preparation for the Eid Al Fitr holiday

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April 28, 2022

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