Ayna

Complete your visit to Oman on this week’s episode of Ayna. Follow Saim as he tours the city of Muttrah that is famous for its beach, mosque and marketplace. Wake up with the sun to get the best selection at the fish market and choose from many kinds of fish as well as crabs and lobsters. Meander through the Muttrah Souk and browse through the many antiques, souvenirs, fabrics, fruits and spices as well as khanjars – the traditional Omani dagger that symbolizes masculinity – which the marketplace has to offer. Take part in the month-long annual festival that celebrates Omani arts and culture with demonstrations of traditional crafts, music, dancing and concerts. Watch as Saim learns to make halva, a favorite dessert that requires a lot of patience and upper arm strength to make. Visit the Grand Mosque that the sultan built in honor of his mother and whose beautiful landscaping and ornate architecture are not to be missed. Say farewell to the unforgettable country of Oman on the next episode of “Ayna.”