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The month of Ramadan is considered the holiest and most sacred month of the Islamic Hijri (lunar) calendar. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims are required to elevate their level of spiritual and physical submission to God by way of fasting; that is to say, Muslims must abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and also husband-wife intimacy from the breaking of dawn until the setting of the sun.
In Oman, businesses and government offices usually operate reduced working hours during Ramadan to accommodate the spiritual practices of Muslims. As we prepare to welcome the holiest of months, here are the updated working hours for Ramadan 2023 in Oman
Ramadan 2023 working hours in Oman
Currently, there has been no official statement regarding working hours during Ramadan 2023 in Oman. However, based on last year’s observations, it is anticipated that state administrative employees will work from 9 AM to 2 PM during Ramadan. Private sector employees are expected to have their working hours reduced to 6 hours per day, for a total of 30 hours per week.
Additionally, the Omani Labor Law states that Muslim employees in the private sector are entitled to work no more than six hours per day or 30 hours per week during Ramadan. Any additional hours worked must be compensated by the employer through overtime pay or time off in lieu. This rule applies to all Muslim employees, including those in senior positions, without any exception.
When is Ramadhan 2023 in Oman?
It is predicted that Ramadan 2023 in Oman will begin on Wednesday, 22 March 2023, and is expected to last 30 days.
However, tradition mandates that the exact date of the holy month’s beginning must be determined by a moon sighting committee consisting of religious scholars, astronomers, and other authorities under the cover of night. In Oman, the Moon Sighting Committee under the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs (MERA) declares the start and end of the holy month.
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