In pictures: Celebrations across Oman marked the beginning of 2018

From Muscat to Sohar, people celebrated the dawn of the new year with fireworks, parties and prayers.
Prayers were also held at Darsait church. Al Nahda Resort and Spa celebrated new year with fire works and sensational Bollywood tracks.
Sohar Beach Hotel also saw a huge crowd as the new year kicked in. — Pictures Mohammed Al Balushi, Purushotham and Supplied