Muscat – These preparations focus on ensuring smooth operations at municipal slaughterhouses and the central vegetable and fruit market in Al Mawaleh to meet consumer needs according to health quality standards.

To accommodate Eid shoppers, the Al Mawaleh Central Market will operate continuously from 7 am to 10 pm starting Thursday, March 27, 2025 until Sunday, March 30, 2025. Retail stores and local production areas will remain open throughout these hours, with individual consumer car entry via Gate No. 2. However, the market will be closed on the first and second days of Eid Al-Fitr.

Muscat Municipality has also released the Eid Al Fitr working hours for its slaughterhouses. As per the schedule, the opening hours – on Friday, March 28 – for individuals will be from 7 am to 11 am and for companies and meat shops until 9 pm. On Saturday, March 29, slaughterhouse timings for individuals looking to purchase sheep and lambs will be from 7 am to 2 pm and for purchase of cows and camels from 4 pm to 1 am. On the following day, Al Seeb slaughterhouse working hours will be 6 am to 4 pm, and Al Amerat from 1 am to 1 pm.

The municipality has also emphasized that companies, meat shops, and charitable organisations wishing to use the slaughterhouses must contact the operating company in advance for arrangements.
In addition to these essential services, Muscat Municipality has also announced the following park and garden opening hours throughout the year:
• Saturday to Wednesday: 9 am to 11 pm
• Thursday and Friday: 9 am to 12 am (midnight)
Muscat Municipality extends its best wishes to all for a happy and blessed Eid Al Fitr.