Kuwait

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Culture of Kuwait

The influence of Islamic and Arab culture on Kuwait's architecture, music, attire, cuisine and lifestyle is obvious. The most distinctive characteristic of local Kuwaiti culture are diwaniya. Briefly, it involves large reception rooms used for male social gatherings attended mostly by family members and close friends.

SHORT INFORMATION

Overview of Kuwait

Officially name: The State of Kuwait

Capital: Kuwait City

Largest city: Kuwait City

Official language: Arabic

Government: Constitutional hereditary emirate

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Kuwaiti cuisine

Kuwaiti cuisine is very important to the culture of Kuwait. A very significant part of the Kuwaiti diet is fish and other seafood, the main fish eaten by Kuwaitis is the Zobaidi.