Described as a rare act of violence in the country of less than five million people, the attack early on Tuesday took place in Wadi al-Kabir during a religious event for Shia Muslims.
The foreign ministry in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan, which identified the deceased as Pakistanis, said Omani authorities killed the gunmen.
Reacting also, Omani Police said, “The authorities are continuing to gather evidence and conduct investigations to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident.”