Kuwait celebrates its National Day and Liberation Day on 25 and 26 February each year, marking the country's independence after the First Gulf War. National day is in fact June 19th, but it is celebrated on June 25th as it marks the day when the Sheik Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah came to power.
Read moreThe Gulf State of Kuwait is an enticing destination, with its combination of Western populism and Middle Eastern customs.
The capital, Kuwait City, is lined with mosques and gleaming palaces, while its downtown is overshadowed by towers that pull the city ever skyward. With shopping, sightseeing and a seafront to discover, Kuwait City has endless appeal for an out-of-the-ordinary weekend escape you won’t forget.
Among nature's best spectacles is the well-known Kubbar Island, fairly Small Sandy Island situated in the Persian Gulf near Fahaleel. Kubbar is about 29 kilometers off the coast of Failaka, and 30 kilometers off the southern shore of Kuwait.
Read moreWhile there is no hard and fast rule or dress code as such in Kuwait, it is important to know how to dress when you're in a foreign country, as there are varying degrees of tolerance from around the world to clothing types.
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