Oman to mark 51st national day - in pictures

  • An Omani man outside the Royal Opera House Muscat, which is lit up with the national colours on the occasion of the Omani national day. AFP
    An Omani man outside the Royal Opera House Muscat, which is lit up with the national colours on the occasion of the Omani national day. AFP
  • Fireworks light the sky at Midan Al Fath stadium in Muscat on the third day of celebrations marking 40 years since Omani ruler Sultan Qaboos took the throne on December 1, 2010. AFP
    Fireworks light the sky at Midan Al Fath stadium in Muscat on the third day of celebrations marking 40 years since Omani ruler Sultan Qaboos took the throne on December 1, 2010. AFP
  • Soldiers parade on the third day of celebrations in Muscat marking 40 years since Omani ruler Sultan Qaboos came to power on December 1, 2010. AFP
    Soldiers parade on the third day of celebrations in Muscat marking 40 years since Omani ruler Sultan Qaboos came to power on December 1, 2010. AFP
  • An Omani child wearing a scarf featuring Oman's Sultan Haitham, right, and his predecessor the late Sultan Qaboos, celebrates near the Royal Opera House Muscat. AFP
    An Omani child wearing a scarf featuring Oman's Sultan Haitham, right, and his predecessor the late Sultan Qaboos, celebrates near the Royal Opera House Muscat. AFP
  • Bikers drive on a street in the Omani capital Muscat, on November 14, 2020, as part of the 50th National Day celebrations. AFP
    Bikers drive on a street in the Omani capital Muscat, on November 14, 2020, as part of the 50th National Day celebrations. AFP
  • Folk dance and traditional costume are an integral part of Oman's National Day celebrations. AFP
    Folk dance and traditional costume are an integral part of Oman's National Day celebrations. AFP
  • The Royal Opera House Muscat in Oman's capital is lit up with the national colours. AFP
    The Royal Opera House Muscat in Oman's capital is lit up with the national colours. AFP
  • Omani government and private landmarks such as Oman Arab Bank in Muscat are lit up with the national colours to mark the occasion. AFP
    Omani government and private landmarks such as Oman Arab Bank in Muscat are lit up with the national colours to mark the occasion. AFP
  • Soldiers parade during official celebrations of the National Day in Muscat in 2008. AFP
    Soldiers parade during official celebrations of the National Day in Muscat in 2008. AFP
  • The Omani Royal Equestrian and Cavalry horse-mounted band plays during ceremonies to mark the National Day in Muscat in 2008. EPA
    The Omani Royal Equestrian and Cavalry horse-mounted band plays during ceremonies to mark the National Day in Muscat in 2008. EPA
  • Indian residents of Oman visit the Royal Opera House Muscat in Oman's capital during the National Day holiday. AFP
    Indian residents of Oman visit the Royal Opera House Muscat in Oman's capital during the National Day holiday. AFP
  • Omani men queue for their turn to sign the world's biggest greeting card in one of Muscat's shopping centres during the National Day in 1998. AFP
    Omani men queue for their turn to sign the world's biggest greeting card in one of Muscat's shopping centres during the National Day in 1998. AFP
  • Bikers in the Omani capital of Muscat celebrate the National Day in 2020. AFP
    Bikers in the Omani capital of Muscat celebrate the National Day in 2020. AFP
  • Bikers celebrate in Oman's capital city of Muscat on the occasion of the National Day. AFP
    Bikers celebrate in Oman's capital city of Muscat on the occasion of the National Day. AFP
  • Omani capital Muscat gears up for National Day festivities in 2005. Getty Images
    Omani capital Muscat gears up for National Day festivities in 2005. Getty Images
  • Fireworks show in Oman's capital Muscat during the National Day celebrations in 2020. AFP
    Fireworks show in Oman's capital Muscat during the National Day celebrations in 2020. AFP