Oman declared Thursday, January 30, a paid holiday for both public and private sector employees in observance of Israa Wal Miraj. Kuwait, another Gulf country, has also decided to suspend work across all ministries, government agencies, public authorities, and institutions on January 30.
This means residents of Oman and Kuwait will enjoy a 3-day holiday, including their weekend (Friday and Saturday), from January 30 to Saturday, February 1. Although Israa Wal Miraj officially falls on Monday, January 27, both Gulf countries decided to move the holiday on Thursday for an extended weekend.
