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Kuwait Festivals form an important part of the lifestyle and culture of the Kuwaitis. There are different types of important festivals celebrated in Kuwait, which occupy an important place in the life of the people of Kuwait.
Important Festivals of Kuwait
Eid al Fitr – This is one of the most important festivals of Kuwait, which hold immense religious significance for the Muslims. This festival is celebrated in order to mark the end of the fasting month Ramadan. This Kuwait Festival is celebrated with great enjoyment.
Eid al Adha – This is yet another important religious Kuwait Festival that is celebrated either on the tenth or the twelfth day of Dhu al Hijjah or on the sacred month of pilgrimage.
National Day – This is one of the most important national festivals of Kuwait, which reflects the true patriotic feeling of the Kuwaitis. National Day is celebrated on the 25th of February, which signifies the inception of Kuwait as a nation in 1961. The Kuwaitis wear national dresses on this day and also meet with their dear ones.
Liberation Day – This is celebrated on the 26th of February. This festival marks the liberation of Kuwait from Iraq, which was gained on the 26th of February, 1991. This day also rekindles the patriotic sentiments within the Kuwaitis and also enables them to remember the great sacrifices that were made in gaining liberation from Iraq.
There are other important Kuwait Festivals, which are celebrated with equal amount of pleasure. They are Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday, Hala February and Ascension of Mohammad.
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