In this section, you'll discover how followers of religions other than Islam can practice their beliefs in Kuwait.  Whether you're Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Coptic Christian, Hindu, Sikh or even Buddhist , you've come to the right place! Here you'll find out where you can worship and how you can meet up with other believers of the same faith.  If you're new to the country, going to church or a house of worship can be a great way to meet new friends, connect with like-minded people and gain spiritual comfort.

Although the official religion of Kuwait is Islam, the government provides complete religion freedom for worshippers of other religions. The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs is responsible for overseeing  all religious groups in Kuwait. In fact, Kuwait is one of the most liberal countries in the area in terms of religious tolerance. However, only those religions sanctioned by the Holy Quran can achieve official recognition, but if you're a Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh or  Baha'i, there's nothing to stop you  from practising your faith so long as you doesn't disturb the neighbourhood or attempt to convert Muslims. 

Christianity

There are about 250,000-300,000 Christians in Kuwait, including approximately 200 Kuwaiti nationals who are from 2 large families.

The Christian community  includes:

• the Anglican (Episcopalian) Church with approximately 100 members [several thousand other Christians also use the Anglican Church for services)
• the Armenian Orthodox Church with around 4,000 members
• the Coptic Orthodox Church with around 65,000 members
• the Greek Catholic (Melikite) Church with 2,000 members (they meet in a rented house, not at the Catholic Cathedral in Kuwait City)
• the Greek Orthodox Church with approximately 3,500 members
• the National Evangelical (Protestant) Church with 3 main congregations held in Arabic, English and Malalayan, totaling around 20,000 members [several other Christian denominations also worship at this compound)
• the Roman Catholic Church which has 2 official churches and a third place of worship with an estimated 150,000 members (Latin, Maronite, Coptic, Catholic, Armenian Catholic, Malabar and Malankara congregations all worship at the Catholic cathedral in Kuwait City)  

There are also a number of unrecognised denominations, including the Mormons (Church of the Latter Day Saints), Indian Orthodox Syrian Church, Mar Thoma and the Seventh-Day Adventists.