Top 10 thing About Oman

4. Doors to Heaven

The country is famous for its ornamented doors. Doors in Oman are unique, colourful and embroidered. And no matter what the whole house looks like, even a simple house has truly stunning doors.

5. Weekend = Friday + Thursday

Oman still has its weekend on Thursday and Friday. Friday is the Muslim holy day when Jumu’ah prayers take place. It will be changed to Friday and Saturday very soon, as well by Saudi leaving only Afghanistan to adhere to this weekend scheme.

6. Woman – only souq

Oman is the only country to have a women-only souq. It takes place every Wednesday in the city of Ibra. It is the most colourful souk of Arabia. Men are forbidden to even stick around. Women traders sell everything from spices to jewellery and fabrics to women buyers.

7. Coffee + dates

Coffee is superb in Oman and it is always served with dates. The little cups are never full. Traditionally Omani drink coffee in a thousand little sips, each served separately.It takes a lot of time. But that is the whole point of their amazing hospitality. To please guests with conversations while sipping delicious freshly made coffee with some of the best dry dates.

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