The culture of Oman is centered around Islam, with Ibadhism being a prominent sect practiced. Islamic traditions such as Ramadan are an important part of Omani culture. For men, the national dress is a long white robe called a dishdasha, along with accessories like turbans and daggers. Women wear colorful dresses and headscarves, completing their outfits with jewelry. Omani cuisine relies on spices and features dishes with chicken, fish, and lamb, accompanied by rice and soups. Coffee and teas are also popular beverages in Omani culture.

2. Culture of Oman
 The culture of Oman is steeped in the religion of Islam. Oman has developed its
own subsect of Islam, known as Ibadhism, however other strands of Islam such
as Sunni and Shi'a are also practiced. With this in mind, the Islamic month of
fasting, Ramadan, and other Islamic festivities are very important events in the
Omani culture.

3. Dress
 The national dress for men is an ankle-length, collarless gown with long
sleeves, called a dishdasha. Usually, the clothing is white, although a few
other colors such as brown, lilac, and black are sometimes worn. There are
many accessories men can wear, for example the muzzar (a type of turban),
the assa (a cane or stick used mainly for formal occasions), and the khanjar.
The khanjar is a ceremonial curved dagger worn during formal occasions,
often described as "an important symbol of male elegance".
 The national dress for Omani women includes a dress worn over trousers
(sirwal) and a headdress (lihaf). Usually, the materials used are of very
colorful, vibrant colors. Traditionally, Omani women would wear a kind of
wooden platform shoe, but nowadays, most prefer to wear sandals. The cut of
the clothing differs in various regions, as do color, embroidery, and materials.
Women complete their outfit with gold jewelry and cosmetics, opting for
either brand-name or traditionally-made items

6. Cuisine
 The cuisine of Oman is generally very simple, with the aid of many spices and
marinades to complete a dish, which usually consists of chicken, fish, and
lamb. Unlike that of many other Asian nations, Omani cuisine is not spicy, and
varies regionally. Everyday meals generally have components such as rice, a
wide variety of soups, salad, curry, and fresh vegetables. For dessert, many
Omani people have a kind of sweet, known as Omani halwa. This is usually
served before the consumption of kahwa, a preparation of coffee with
cardamom, which is very popular and remains a symbol of hospitality. Other
popular beverages include tea, laban (a kind of salty buttermilk), yoghurt
drinks, and soft drinks.

9. Citation and references
 URLhttp://www.everyculture.com/No-Sa/Oman.html
 Website TitleCulture of Oman - history, people, clothing, traditions, women,
beliefs, food, customs, family
 Article TitleOman
 URLhttp://www.123rf.com/stock-photo/omani_culture.html
 Website Title123RF Stock Photos
 Article TitleOmani Culture Stock Photos and Images