Habta markets to be cancelled in parts of Oman

Muscat: Eid Al Fitr Habta markets will be cancelled this year in Al Batinah governorate.

A statement issued online by the Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources said: "The General Directorate of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources in Al Batinah governorate announces that Eid Al Fitr Habta Markets will be cancelled in all wilayats of south and north Al Batinah governorates for this year in compliance with the decisions of the Supreme Committee to deal with COVID-19."

"We urge everyone to adhere to the decisions issued by the Supreme Committee to avoid any legal actions," the statement added.