Eid al-Fitr in Kuwait ― Date, History, and Details
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History of Eid al-Fitr in Kuwait and How to Celebrate/ Observe It
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. The day of Eid, therefore, falls on the first day of the month of Shawwal. This year, Eid al-Fitr is expected to fall on June 4th.
Eid al-Fitr is celebrated with special prayer services and sermons at mosques, and large celebrations and feasts at homes, restaurants and hotels. Families and friends exchange gifts and visit one another. Many people wear new clothes and children receive gifts. Public spaces and beaches are crowded with people celebrating.
In Kuwait, Eid al-Fitr is a national holiday. Schools and government offices are closed for the holiday. Most businesses are also closed, although some stores and restaurants remain open. Traffic is heavy as people travel to visit family and friends.