What are the customs and cultural habits of Oman?

Oman is an Islamic country with a more traditional social atmosphere, and visitors should respect the local Islamic culture and customs. Oman do not eat pork and do not drink alcohol, but foreigners are allowed to drink alcohol in licensed hotels. Female visitors should be careful not to dress too revealingly, such as entering the mosque, wearing a long skirt or trousers and a long-sleeved top with a headscarf, and the color and pattern of the clothing should not be too dazzling. Muslim women are not allowed to be photographed without permission. Photographs of government buildings and military sites are not permitted. During Ramadan, you can't eat, drink, smoke, etc., in public during the day. Oman people consider the left hand to be unclean, taboo to touch food or others with the left hand, and use the right hand when dealing with people. Oman has a habit of serving coffee to guests, and after taking a seat, the waiter pours a small cup of coffee for the guest with a delicate copper kettle, which contains spices such as cardamom, which is bitter and sour. After the guest finishes drinking, the cup is shaken from side to side in the air to indicate that he will not drink again; If not, the waiter will continue to pour coffee for the guests. Guests will also be invited to taste Oman's unique sweets and dates.

Major Public Holidays: Islamic New Year, Prophet's Feast, Prophet's Birthday, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Revival Day (23 July), National Day (18 November), etc. Religious holidays are based on the Islamic calendar, and the date of the festival changes every year in the Gregorian calendar. Weekends are Fridays and Saturdays.