His Majesty to perform Eid al Adha prayer in Nizwa
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will perform the Eid al Adha prayer this year at Sultan Qaboos Mosque in the Wilayat of Nizwa, in al Dakhiliyah Governorate, said a statement by the Diwan of Royal Court today
The prayer will take place on Friday, following the sunrise of the blessed Eid al Adha for the year 1446 AH.
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