National Holidays in Kuwait in 2023
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: Isra'a Wal Miraj
- Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
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: National Day
- Marks the day when Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah ascended to the throne in 1950
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: Liberation Day
- Marks the date when the Kuwait Government was reinstated at the end of the Gulf War in 1991.
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: National Day (in lieu)
- as National Day falls on a Saturday, Monday will be a public holiday.
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: Eid al-Fitr
- The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
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: Eid al-Fitr Holiday
- Second day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan
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: Eid al-Fitr Holiday
- Third day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan
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: Eid al-Fitr Holiday
- Fourth day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan
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: Eid al-Fitr Holiday
- Fifth day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan
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: Public Holiday
- To allow voters to participate in the National Assembly election.
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: Arafat Day
- Second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and the day before Eid al Adha. Named after the geographical area Arafa where the Prophet gave his Farewell Sermon.
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: Eid Al-Adha
- Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.
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: Eid Al Adha Holiday
- Second day of holidays for the Feast of the the Sacrifice
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: Eid Al Adha Holiday
- Third day of holidays for the Feast of the the Sacrifice
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: Eid Al-Adha Holiday
- Fourth day of holidays for the Feast of the Sacrifice
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: Eid Al-Adha Holiday
- Fifth day of holidays for the Feast of the Sacrifice
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: Hijri New Year
- Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.
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: Hijri New Year Holiday
- Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.
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: Birthday of Prophet Muhammed
- Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar
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: New Year's Eve
- The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches
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