Festivals and Annual Events

Hala February Festival is an annual festival held in this auspicious month, where a variety of activities, carnivals, games and events are organized for families and children. It is the most prominent of all occasions in the country and signifies the arrival of Springtime. Cultural activities are encouraged and many opportunities are opened in areas of poetry and musical events, sporting activities, games and prizes and educational seminars. Tourists are especially welcome in participating in all the festivities, especially because the month is known for its spectacular weather and beauty of nature, when the arrival of seasonal birds and animals add to the colourful and scenic view.

National Day in Kuwait is celebrated on the 25th of February to mark the creation of the state in 1961. The nation-wide festivities include an elaborate fireworks display, public meetings and conferences, get-togethers with food and drink for everyone and plenty of entertainment and activites. A lot of families visit each other to mark their country’s national day, but many people are seen celebrating in public areas like the Messila Beach and Al-Sha'ab Leisure Park, where the crowds vary from young children to their elders. Almost the whole country is lit in bright lights and decorated with the national flag and emblems, and citizens are usually seen in traditional clothing.

Liberation Day in Kuwait marks one of the most meaningful and joyful days for the people of Kuwait. It is celebrated to commemorate the liberation of Kuwait by the Allied forces of Iraqi occupation from August 1990. This traumatic ordeal ended on the 26th of February 1991, and is celebrated with huge rejoice and passion on this day every year. The Kuwaiti flag is displayed from the highest points all over the country, and people are seen congratulating and feasting together to give thanks to all the lives that were lost during the war, and to celebrate their liberation and freedom.

The Gift Exhibition is a committed event showcasing the luxury in gift items and home-ware products. At Gifts Exhibition your company will make face to face contact with leading buyers from all over the world. It is a biannual event that is held at the International Fairs Ground in Mishref of Kuwait city. Buyers from all over the world come to Kuwait to see over a 100 companies display their products, from household items and furniture to jewellery, accessories and perfumes. This year it is held from the 25th of March until the 3rd of April 2010.

The Kuwait International Trade Fair is organized by The Kuwait International Fair Company, and attracts a lot of tourists from all over the world. It serves as the perfect platform for domestic, as well as international companies to showcase and promote their businesses. Importers and exporters from various types of markets come together to discuss and take part in the convention. The fair helps promote international trade and commerce by holding various seminars, meetings and talks and helps generate communication between many different sectors. This year it will be held between the 9th and 13th of March 2010.

Eid al Fitr is one of the most significant festivals of Kuwait and holds tremendous religious significance for Muslims. This festival is celebrated in order to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. People meet to pray together and then share a meal and celebrate the message of peace and love by exchanging gifts and wearing new clothes. The Ramadan and Eid Exhibition will be held in Kuwait from the 26th of September until the 4th of October 2010 this year. The exhibition will showcase and promote carpets, gold, antiques and electronic items. The festival helps bring together shoppers and encourage the message of giving gifts during the festive season.