The official religion of Kuwait is Islam. There are many different types of Islam (although true Islam is only one type), and in Kuwait you will find the different types, including Sunnis (the majority and the mainstream), Shi'a, Sufi, and more. Click HERE for more information on Islam.
While Kuwait doesn't have a lot of local festivals and celebrations, the Islamic holidays are celebrated officially in Kuwait, as well as National Day, Liberation Day, the Gregorian New Year, and the Islamic New Year. The wildest party of the year is on National Day/Liberation Day, where the country becomes a huge crazy parade. If you are going somewhere and need to get there in a hurry, don't go around the city, Salmiyah, or the entire length of the Gulf Road anywhere near the days of February 25th and 26th!
For pictures on the 2007 and 2008 festivities and crazinesss... click HERE!
