MUSCAT: The adoption of November 20 as a National Day in the Sultanate of Oman affirms the deep connection to the roots of the Al Busaidy State. Oman draws on its historical memory to embody the continuity of its approach; the founding legacy was not a fleeting moment, but an enduring project whose significance continues into the present phase of the Renewed Renaissance, under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.
His Majesty referred to this in his Royal speech last January, on January 11 — the day he assumed the reins of power — stating: "It is a source of our pleasure and an honour to our ancestors, the Sultans, and a commemoration of a glorious day in Oman's history filled with bright days, that we announce on this occasion that November 20 of every year shall be a National Day for the Sultanate of Oman. This is the day on which the Al Busaidy Dynasty has been honoured to serve this dear nation since 1744, at the hands of the Founding Imam, Sayyid Ahmed bin Said al Busaidy, who unified the banner of the Omani nation and led its struggle and noble sacrifices for the sake of full sovereignty over the land of Oman, and freedom and dignity for its faithful sons. After him came great Sultans who carried its banner with all courage and competence and completed its triumphant march with all determination and resolve."
The Founding Imam established the roots of the Al Busaidy State with firmness and steadfastness, thereby laying the foundations of a historic state that has ruled Oman to this day. This was no easy task amid the internal and external challenges he faced after assuming the reins of power in Oman on November 20, 1744. This day (Al Busaidy Dynasty Foundation Day) thus became a National Day for the Sultanate of Oman, celebrated every year, marking a landmark in the march of the Omani state and recalling one of the bright pages in its ancient history.
On November 20, 1744, the memory of the Al Busaidy Dynasty Foundation Day and the founding of the Al Busaidy State is revived, whose effects extend to a glorious present that Oman enjoys today and a flourishing civilisation, under the wise leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, drawing from the accumulation of history a strength that helps shape the features of the present and craft a promising future. DETAILS ON P3
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