Oman's Eid celebrations - in pictures

People celebrate Eid Al Adha, the festival of sacrifice, in the city of Fanja, Oman. All photos: AFP
People celebrate Eid Al Adha, the festival of sacrifice, in the city of Fanja, Oman. All photos: AFP
Cannons are fired as part of Eid Al Adha celebrations, in Fanja.
Cannons are fired as part of Eid Al Adha celebrations, in Fanja.
Eid Al Adha began on Friday, July 8, in Oman.
Eid Al Adha began on Friday, July 8, in Oman.
Traditional Omani musicians perform during celebrations, in Fanja.
Traditional Omani musicians perform during celebrations, in Fanja.
People flocked to tourist destinations, despite heavy rains that caused flooding in parts of the country, reports said.
People flocked to tourist destinations, despite heavy rains that caused flooding in parts of the country, reports said.
An Omani man blows a horn during celebrations, in Fanja.
An Omani man blows a horn during celebrations, in Fanja.
Traditional musicians perform during the celebrations.
Traditional musicians perform during the celebrations.
An Omani man prepares to fire cannons in celebration of Eid Al- Adha, in Fanja.
An Omani man prepares to fire cannons in celebration of Eid Al- Adha, in Fanja.

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