Near 50°C heat thins Oman's Eid crowds
MUSCAT: While the festive spirit of Eid Al Adha was celebrated with grand traditional fervor and joy across the Sultanate, the extreme summer heatwave significantly altered holiday travel patterns. Oman marked the first day of Eid Al Adha yesterday, initiating an official public holiday that runs through Thursday and extends into the Friday-Saturday weekend.This long break typically triggers a massive influx of visitors to the country’s scenic beaches, parks, and wadis. However, the intense...