Oman has announced a special royal pardon for 459 prisoners to mark Eid-e-Miladunnabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam).
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, the Supreme Commander, issued a royal pardon for a total of 459 prisoners.
The royal pardon was issued in consideration of the families of these prisoners.
The Sultanate of Oman often pardons prisoners on major occasions as a consideration for the prisoners and their families.
The last such pardon was issued on Eid-ul-Fitr, where the Sultan pardoned 350 prisoners — including foreigners.