The Kuwait
National Day is celebrated on February 25 every year. This special
holiday commemorates the day that Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah became the
ruler of Kuwait in 1950. Al-Sabah was an exceptional leader. During his reign,
he signed a treaty that secured Kuwait’s independence from Britain, putting an
end to its status as a British protectorate in 1961. It was also during
Al-Sabah’s rule that the Constitution of Kuwait and the Parliament of Kuwait
were formally established.
The
first celebrations were held in 1963. People in Kuwait celebrate this day by
going to different places, watching fireworks at night, hanging out with
friends, and more. People decorate their houses with colourful lights, flags,
and even candles are lit at dinner time. The historical places like Kuwait
National Museum, Al Bahhar Entertainment Historical Village, Mirror House, and
Kuwait Towers are decorated with light. Flags are hoisted in buildings and
displayed in public spaces. The streets are alive to the early hours of the
next morning each year. National Day is a public holiday in Kuwait.
