Muscat: With Oman going on lockdown from May 8 till May 15, effectively putting a temporary stop to commercial activities throughout the day, Eid holidays for many citizens working in the capital with homes in interior towns, could well start from this weekend itself.
Per the decision of the Supreme Committee all commercial activities, which only excludes sale of foodstuff, filling stations, clinics, pharmacies and hospitals, would remain closed through the day from May 8 Saturday till May 15. People and vehicular movement will be allowed till 7pm in the night, with strict surveillance between 7pm and 4am. Oman has also declared Eid Holidays which could possibly be from Wednesday, May 12 till May 15, if the Eid Al Fitr falls on May 13.