<![CDATA[CalendarZ Holidays Feed]]> https://update.calendarz.com/feed/kuwait-holidays en Wed, 20 Feb 2019 05:23:07 +0000 https://update.calendarz.com/images/ui/CalendarZ_Logo_Social.jpg<![CDATA[CalendarZ Holidays Feed]]>https://update.calendarz.com/feed/kuwait-holidays <![CDATA[Liberation Day]]> https://update.calendarz.com/when-is/kuwait-holidays/liberation-day https://update.calendarz.com/when-is/kuwait-holidays/liberation-day Wed, 20 Feb 2019 05:23:07 +0000 The Kuwait Liberation Day commemorates the liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi occupation on the 26th of February, 1991. It is a national Kuwaiti holiday, and is observed annually.

]]> The Kuwait Liberation Day commemorates the liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi occupation on the 26th of February, 1991. It is a national Kuwaiti holiday, and is observed annually.

]]> <![CDATA[National Day in Kuwait]]> https://update.calendarz.com/when-is/kuwait-holidays/national-day https://update.calendarz.com/when-is/kuwait-holidays/national-day Wed, 20 Feb 2019 05:22:26 +0000 The National Day of Kuwait is observed annually on the 25th of February. It celebrates the ascendance of Sheik Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah to the throne in 1950.

]]> The National Day of Kuwait is observed annually on the 25th of February. It celebrates the ascendance of Sheik Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah to the throne in 1950.

]]> <![CDATA[New Year's Day]]> https://update.calendarz.com/when-is/christian-holidays/new-year-s-day https://update.calendarz.com/when-is/christian-holidays/new-year-s-day Tue, 19 Feb 2019 23:34:38 +0000 New Year's Day is observed on January 1, the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar as well as the Julian calendar.

In pre-Christian Rome under the Julian calendar, the day was dedicated to Janus, god of gateways and beginnings, for whom January is also named. As a date in the Gregorian calendar of Christendom, New Year's Day liturgically marked the Feast of the Naming and Circumcision of Jesus, which is still observed as such in the Anglican Church and Lutheran Church.

]]> New Year's Day is observed on January 1, the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar as well as the Julian calendar.

In pre-Christian Rome under the Julian calendar, the day was dedicated to Janus, god of gateways and beginnings, for whom January is also named. As a date in the Gregorian calendar of Christendom, New Year's Day liturgically marked the Feast of the Naming and Circumcision of Jesus, which is still observed as such in the Anglican Church and Lutheran Church.

]]> <![CDATA[Day of Arafah]]> https://update.calendarz.com/when-is/muslim-holidays/day-of-arafah https://update.calendarz.com/when-is/muslim-holidays/day-of-arafah Mon, 18 Feb 2019 22:15:30 +0000 In the Islamic Lunar Calendar, the day of Arafa is a holy day that coincides with the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah. This is the second day of the pilgrimage and it is followed by the first day of Eid al-Adha.

]]> In the Islamic Lunar Calendar, the day of Arafa is a holy day that coincides with the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah. This is the second day of the pilgrimage and it is followed by the first day of Eid al-Adha.

]]> <![CDATA[Lailat al Miraj]]> https://update.calendarz.com/when-is/muslim-holidays/lailat-al-miraj https://update.calendarz.com/when-is/muslim-holidays/lailat-al-miraj Wed, 20 Feb 2019 05:18:45 +0000 The other name of Lailat al Miraj is Shab-e-Miraj. It is the night where we celebrate the Isra’ and Miraj (the Night Journey and the Ascension) of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) when he traveled from Mecca to Al-Haram As-Sharif (the Temple Mount). He (Peace be upon him) was lifted up to heaven until he reached Paradise where he (peace be upon him) met all the prophets along the way before meeting Allah finally (He saw only the light of Allah).

]]> The other name of Lailat al Miraj is Shab-e-Miraj. It is the night where we celebrate the Isra’ and Miraj (the Night Journey and the Ascension) of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) when he traveled from Mecca to Al-Haram As-Sharif (the Temple Mount). He (Peace be upon him) was lifted up to heaven until he reached Paradise where he (peace be upon him) met all the prophets along the way before meeting Allah finally (He saw only the light of Allah).

]]> <![CDATA[Eid al-Adha]]> https://update.calendarz.com/when-is/muslim-holidays/eid-al-adha https://update.calendarz.com/when-is/muslim-holidays/eid-al-adha Tue, 19 Feb 2019 16:13:13 +0000 Eid al-Adha (The Feast of Sacrifice) is one of the two main Islamic feasts (the other is Eid al-Fitr). This feast falls on the 10th day of the lunar month of Zul-Hijja and is the concluding act of pilgrimage taking place in Makkah. This feast is celebrated in honor of the Prophet Abraham's faith by sacrificing animals such as camels, goats and sheep in the path of Allah. The meat obtained from this sacrifice is divided into three portions of which one is for oneself, the other for family and friends and the third for the needy and the poor. The feast of Eid al-Adha is celebrated if one has made the pilgrimage or not.

]]> Eid al-Adha (The Feast of Sacrifice) is one of the two main Islamic feasts (the other is Eid al-Fitr). This feast falls on the 10th day of the lunar month of Zul-Hijja and is the concluding act of pilgrimage taking place in Makkah. This feast is celebrated in honor of the Prophet Abraham's faith by sacrificing animals such as camels, goats and sheep in the path of Allah. The meat obtained from this sacrifice is divided into three portions of which one is for oneself, the other for family and friends and the third for the needy and the poor. The feast of Eid al-Adha is celebrated if one has made the pilgrimage or not.

]]> <![CDATA[Eid al-Fitr]]> https://update.calendarz.com/when-is/muslim-holidays/eid-al-fitr https://update.calendarz.com/when-is/muslim-holidays/eid-al-fitr Sun, 17 Feb 2019 21:57:21 +0000 The happy celebration to mark the end of a beautiful month of Ramadan is known as Eid al-Fitr. The meaning of Fitr is “to break” that illustrates the breaking of the Feast period. Muslims forgive and forgot all past arguments and quarrels and celebrate it together with sweet dishes and other delicious meals.

]]> The happy celebration to mark the end of a beautiful month of Ramadan is known as Eid al-Fitr. The meaning of Fitr is “to break” that illustrates the breaking of the Feast period. Muslims forgive and forgot all past arguments and quarrels and celebrate it together with sweet dishes and other delicious meals.

]]> <![CDATA[Mawlid al-Nabi]]> https://update.calendarz.com/when-is/muslim-holidays/mawlid-al-nabi https://update.calendarz.com/when-is/muslim-holidays/mawlid-al-nabi Mon, 18 Feb 2019 14:55:56 +0000 At the heart of every Muslim, the day of Mawlid al-Nabi (also spelled Al Mawlid an-Nabiwi) is of particular importance. Mawlid al-Nabi is the celebration of the birth of the last and final Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). On that day, Muslims get to meditate on the beautiful life of the Prophet (peace be upon him).

]]> At the heart of every Muslim, the day of Mawlid al-Nabi (also spelled Al Mawlid an-Nabiwi) is of particular importance. Mawlid al-Nabi is the celebration of the birth of the last and final Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). On that day, Muslims get to meditate on the beautiful life of the Prophet (peace be upon him).

]]> <![CDATA[Muharram / Islamic New year]]> https://update.calendarz.com/when-is/muslim-holidays/muharram-islamic-new-year https://update.calendarz.com/when-is/muslim-holidays/muharram-islamic-new-year Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:12:18 +0000 Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. It is also the beginning of a new Islamic year that many Muslims consider a cultural event. The Islamic New Year does not matter on the basis of religion. Nevertheless, many Muslims take this opportunity to remember the events of the life of the beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). On that day, some also remember the Hegira of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his companions to the city called Medina.

]]> Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. It is also the beginning of a new Islamic year that many Muslims consider a cultural event. The Islamic New Year does not matter on the basis of religion. Nevertheless, many Muslims take this opportunity to remember the events of the life of the beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). On that day, some also remember the Hegira of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his companions to the city called Medina.

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