National and Liberation Day of Kuwait

National and Liberation Day of Kuwait

Monday, February 21, 2022

Kuwait is a country located in the Middle East on the northeast Arabian Peninsula. It borders the Persian Gulf, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. ... Kuwait has a mixed economic system which includes a variety of private freedom, combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation.

Kuwait National Day is always celebrated on February 25th. This holiday marks the day when Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah ascended to the throne in 1950. Kuwait was first established as a small fishing village during the seventeenth century. At the end of the eighteenth century, Kuwait's strategic position enabled it to flourish and become a key trading post and boat building centre in the region. In 1756, the Al-Sabah family became the rulers of Kuwait, starting the dynasty that continues to this day. On June 19th 1961, Kuwait became independent with the end of the British protectorate and the Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah became an Emir.

Normally most countries celebrate their national day on the same date they gained independence. In Kuwait, this would have meant National Day would be on June 19th, marking the date of independence in 1961.

How is Kuwait National Day celebrated?
The nation-wide festivities include an impressive fireworks display, and public gathering with food and drink and lots of entertainment.

Family get-togethers are common on National Day with public areas such as Messila Beach and Al-Sha'ab Leisure Park popular places to meet. To honor their country, many people will dress in traditional costumes.

The whole country is decorated with lights and the national flag and other patriot emblems.

The Kuwait Times reports that as part of the 2019 National Day celebrations, Kuwait registered a world record for the longest flag. Over 4,000 students paraded with a 2019-meter-long Kuwaiti flag with the feat being officially recognized by the Guinness World Records.

How is liberation day celebrated?
This holiday remembers the day Kuwait was liberated from Iraqi occupation in 1991. The Liberation was the U.S. marshaled military operation — Operation Iraqi Freedom, to recoup Kuwait from Iraq after the 1991 bombing of Iraq.

Liberation day is celebrated on 26th of February.

Qamar Unnisa, Grade-2A, India International School

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Qamar Unnisa, Grade-2A, India International School

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