His Majesty Sultan Haitham greets citizens, residents on Eid Al Fitr
Muscat:
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received greetings from some officials in the Sultanate of Oman upon the advent of Eid Al Fitr for Hijri year 1446 AH.
The officials voiced their heartfelt sentiments to His Majesty the Sultan, wishing him good health, happiness and a long life. They prayed to Almighty Allah to protect His Majesty the Sultan, grant him success and to have him witness many blissful anniversaries of this auspicious occasion. They also renewed theirpledge of allegiance to His Majesty, vowing to continue working hard to serve Oman and its noble people.
The Eid greetings were sent to His Majesty the Sultan by:
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– HH Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers.
– HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs.
– Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court.
– Gen. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nu'amani, Minister of the Royal Office, Head of the Office of the Supreme Commander.
– Sheikh Abdulmalek bin Abdullah Al Khalili, Chairman of the State Council.
– Khalid bin Hilal Al Maawali, Chairman of the Shura Council.
– Lt. Gen. Hassan bin Muhsin Al Shuraiqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs.
– Lt. Gen. Said bin Ali Al Hilali, Head of the Internal Security Service.
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