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Public holidays in Kuwait Day Holiday 1 January: New Year's Day: 25 February: National Day: 26 February: Liberation Day: 16 September: The Prophet's Birthday: 1 Muharram: Islamic New Year: 27 Rajab: The Prophet's Ascension: 1 to 3 Shawwal: Eid al-Fitr: 9 Dhul-Hujja: Al-Wuquf Fi Arafa: 10 to 13 Dhul-Hujja: Eid al-Adha
1 January – New Year's Day; 30 January – The Prophet's Ascension; 25 February – National Day; 26 February – Liberation Day; 30 March – 1 April – Eid al-Fitr; 5 June – Arafat Day; 6–9 June – Eid al-Adha; 26 June – Islamic New Year; 4 September – The Prophet's Birthday
Although the anthem was chosen during the reign of Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, it was not used in his era due to his death on 31 December 1977.As it was scheduled to start using the anthem on the day of the celebration of Kuwait’s National Day, and at that time the mourning period for the former Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah was completed.
Kuwait: National Day: 25 February: 1961 United Kingdom: Independence actually occurred on 19 June 1961, but celebrate on 25 February each year to honor Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salim, who is credited with ending the treaties with Britain and instigating democratic life in Kuwait. Kyrgyzstan: Independence Day: 31 August: 1991 Soviet Union Laos ...
In June 1961, Kuwait became independent with the end of the British protectorate and the Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah became Emir of Kuwait. Kuwait's national day, however, is celebrated on 25 February, the anniversary of the coronation of Sheikh Abdullah (it was originally celebrated on 19 June, the date of independence, but concerns over ...
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A national day is a day on which celebrations mark the statehood or nationhood of a state or its people. It may be the date of independence, of becoming a republic, of becoming a federation, or a significant date for a patron saint or a ruler (such as a birthday, accession, or removal). The national day is often an official public holiday. Many ...
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