An aerial view shows little traffic on the roads of Kuwait City. (Credits: Google)
- Kuwaiti Council of Ministers has declared a nine-day holiday for Eid al-Adha.
- Public institutions, ministries, and government organisations will be closed from July 10 to July 14.
- Holiday falls on the tenth day of the Islamic calendar’s final month, Zul Hijjah.
The Kuwaiti Council of Ministers has declared a nine-day holiday for Eid al-Adha, according to Kuwait news agency.
As per the notification, all public institutions, ministries, and government organisations will be closed from July 10 to July 14.
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Eid al-Adha occurs on the tenth day of the Islamic calendar’s final month, Zul Hijjah.
The entire month is holy, featuring a number of days that are significant to Muslims.
Dhu Al Hijjah is a 29 or 30 day month that literally translates to “Possessor of the Pilgrimage” or “Pilgrimage Month.”
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The UAE’s Eid Al Adha holiday began on Monday, July 19 and ended on Thursday, July 22 last year.
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