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Proclamation of the UAE Commemorated in the United Arab Emirates

Proclamation of the UAE in the United Arab Emirates is a public holiday.

Proclamation of the UAE Date: December 2

Proclamation of the UAE in the United Arab Emirates is a public holiday.

December 2 is a very important date in UAE history because they claim it is the real birth of their country, which produced a unified federation.

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Posted on 01 Dec 2011 in : December Holidays,United Arab Emirates Holidays


Independence Day Celebrated in Yemen

Independence Day is a public holiday in Yemen.

Independence Day: November 30

Independence Day is a public holiday in Yemen.

Yemen marks the South Yemen declaration of independence from the United Kingdom on November 30 every year. While North Yemen had been independent since November 1, 1918, it wasn’t until November 30, 1967 that South Yemen achieved full independence.

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Posted on 29 Nov 2011 in : November Holidays,Yemen Holidays


Independence Day Celebrated in Lebanon

Independence Day is a national holday in Lebanon.

Independence Day: November 22

Independence Day is a national holday in Lebanon.

On November 22, Lebanon celebrates the anniversary of becoming an independent nation. Independence Day in Lebanon is a national holiday.

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Posted on 21 Nov 2011 in : Lebanon Holidays,November Holidays


Birthday of Sultan Qaboos bin Said Celebrated in Oman

Sultan’s Birthday is a public holiday in Oman.

Sultan’s Birthday: November 19

Sultan’s Birthday is a public holiday in Oman.

On November 19, Oman celebrates its sultan’s birthday. The birthday of Sultan Qaboos bin Said coincides with Oman’s National Day and is celebrated as a public holiday in Oman.

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Posted on 18 Nov 2011 in : November Holidays,Oman Holidays


National Day Celebrated in Oman

National Day is a public holiday in Oman.

National Holiday: November 18

National Day is a public holiday in Oman.

The celebration of Oman’s National Day takes place every year on November 18 as a celebration of independence from the Portuguese in 1650. National Day coincides with Sultan Qaboos bin Said’s birthday, which occurs November 19, adding additional significance to the day.

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Posted on 17 Nov 2011 in : November Holidays,Oman Holidays

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