Muscat: Google has joined Oman with an Omani flag animated doodle on its homepage in Oman, in celebration of the Sultanate’s 52nd National Day, on Friday.
When clicked on the doodle a message popped up saying "Happy National Day, Oman! Today's annual Independence Day Doodle features the Omani flag waving against a bright blue sky. Today’s Doodle celebrates Oman National Day. On this day in 1650, the Omani people rose up and against Portuguese occupation, resulting in the first independent Arab state in modern history. Several major ports along Oman’s shores are used for trading across the Arabian sea. The Portuguese occupied the country because of its ideal location along trade routes. After nearly 150 years of Portuguese rule, Omanis drove the Portuguese out of the capital of Muscat. Today, Omani citizens shine bright white, red and green lights on buildings representing the colors of the Omani flag—like the one featured in today’s Doodle. National Day events include fireworks, camel races, and horse shows. The main event of the holiday is the Glorious National Day Military Parade, which begins after a royal military salute and marching band formations. Happy National Day, Oman!"
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