Eid Al Adha celebrated with traditional fervour in Rustaq
Muscat : The Wilayat of Rustaq, South Al Batinah Governorate, witnessed various celebrations on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.
The festival, near Rustaq Fort, attracted a large turnout of vendors and shoppers, where a variety of products and traditional foods were displayed, along with toys and sweets.
The festival also featured a variety of folk art activities, such as the Razha and the Aazi, which are popular traditions for which Rustaq is famous.
It is worth noting that the festival takes place in the evening, after the Asr prayer until the Maghrib prayer, and includes various activities, such as folk art. It begins on the second day of Eid and continues throughout the day, with active participation of residents.
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