Kuwait City Pocket Guide

24/03/2019

This is Failaka Island (pronounced “Fallacha” locally), about 20 kilometers off the coast of Kuwait City. Inhabited as early as the Stone Age, and named Ikarius by the Greeks who settled and traded here for centuries, it is the only archaeological site in the country. And its fascinating history has turned this small island into an unlikely, and growing, tourist attraction. >>

Failaka Island is a rare place where the histories of ancient Greece and the first Gulf War collide.

31/12/2016

Happy New Year!
from Sinbad's Crew

07/06/2016

Ramadan Kareem!

22/04/2016

Happy Earth Day!

19/03/2016

Earth Hour | This is why we care
Tonight, 19 March 8:30pm local time

Climate change could change the very world we live in. Act now to for our loved ones & our future.

14/02/2016

Watch & Enjoy the Beauty of Kuwait!
images via Flickr

29/01/2016

"For the first time" in the country's history this morning a small amount of fell in .
image via Twitter

24/12/2015

Season's Greetings!
from Kuwait


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15/07/2015

Wish you all a happy and peacefull
The Sinbad's Crew / http://kuwaitcitypocketguide.com
image: stepforwardpak

18/06/2015

Travelling during Ramadan

For many travellers, a trip to any Muslim country is not complete without wandering around the chaotic bazaars while tasting local street food. However, be prepared if you are travelling to a Muslim-majority area during Islam's holiest month, Ramadan, as you might find that roads and bazaars are almost abandoned, with no refreshments whatsoever available on the street. >>

Travelling during Ramadan

For many travellers, a trip to any Muslim country is not complete without wandering around the chaotic bazaars while tasting local street food. However, be prepared if you are travelling to a Muslim-majority area during Islam's holiest month, Ramadan, as you might find that roads and bazaars are almost abandoned, with no refreshments whatsoever available on the street.

Ramadan (also spelled Ramadhan and Ramzan), a month-long festival, falls in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is the time when Muslims all around the world fast during daylight hours every day. The month definitely brings a lot of joy for Muslims, but for many non-Muslims and travellers, travelling or living in a Muslim-majority country during this time may come with some inconveniences and restraints. On the bright side, however, it offers a chance to see a different side of life in Muslim countries. It's an incredibly important, sacred and religious time for Muslims, and while many tourists do keep visiting Muslim countries throughout the year including Ramadan, some basic knowledge about this special tradition will help to make your experience a fascinating one.

Ramadan

Ramadan is the 9th and holiest month in the Islamic calendar and lasts 29–30 days. Muslims fast every day for its duration and most restaurants will be closed until the fast breaks at dusk. Nothing (including water and ci******es) is supposed to pass through the lips from dawn to sunset. Foreigners, travellers, etc are exempt from this, but should still refrain from eating or drinking in public as this is considered very impolite. Working hours are decreased as well in the corporate world. Exact dates of Ramadan depend on local astronomical observations and may vary somewhat from country to country. Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.
18 June – 16 July 2015 (1436 AH).
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