Earlier this month, the government has expressed intention of limiting the number of short-term visa holders in the country by imposing a health insurance requirement. This came about a month after the government has decided to waive placing additional health insurance fees for those on dependent visa visiting Kuwait. And while this may seem confusing [...]
Ramadan
For those of you who are non-Muslims or are from a country practicing a different religion, it’s important to have some general working knowledge as to how major celebrations like Ramadan are being observed in Muslim countries, especially when you’re based here in Kuwait. Ramadan represents the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and [...]
Muslim countries and their people from all over the world will celebrate the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan. According to experts, Ramadan, as its dates change every year (based on moon sightings) usually happen in in mid May to June. There are certain rules and customs to be observed in Muslim countries such [...]
Greeting everyone an Eid Mubarak! Eid Al Fitr starts on Sunday, June 25, 2017. The Crescent Sightseeing Authority has announced the date of Eid Al Fitr will be on Sunday after confirming the sighting of the moon. Eid Al Fitr Announced in Kuwait The moon sighting today means that it’s the end of Ramadan and the start [...]
