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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
