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Sep 06:Tour - Grand Mosque

The Grand Mosque is considered to be an important landmark of Kuwait. Being the largest of all Mosques in Kuwait, it covers an area of 45,000 square meters, of which the building occupies twenty thousand meters. The mosque consists of a main domed prayer court decorated with engraved calligraphy made of ceramics from Isfahan, Iran. There are 144 windows and 21 doors with verses from the Holy Quran and intricate geometric designs carved by Indian master craftsmen. This tour will begin with all interested individuals meeting at the Grand Mosque at 9:30am and then being escorted in group fashion for the tour. Please note, women are requested to wear long and loose fitting clothing and may take a scarf for covering the hair or otherwise will be provided with one by the Grand Mosque at the start of the tour.

Sep 09:Diwaniya - Cultural Practices in Ramadhan

How do Kuwaitis receive Ramadhan? What are the changes observed in the lifestyle of Kuwaitis during Ramadhan? What is the difference between Iftar and Ghabqa? What is the meaning of Girgian? Where did it come from? And how is it celebrated? What is the role of diwaniyas in Ramadhan? In his 20-minute presentation, Dr. Ibrahim will answer these questions and many more.

Speaker: Dr. Ibrahim

Time : 7pm

Sep 16:Diwaniya - Prophet Muhammads relations with Jews and Christians

On September 16 at 7pm, Hassan Taha will give a presentation on, Prophet Muhammads relations with Jews and Christians.* Who are the People of the Book? Why were they called so? Does Islam encourage Muslims to hate non-Muslims? How did Prophet Muhammad deal with non-Muslims, especially Jews and Christians? Did he retaliate to those who wronged him personally amongst Jews and Christians? In his 20-minute presentation, Mr. Hassan will answer all these questions and many more.

Speaker: Hassan Taha

Time: 7.30pm

Sep 23:Diwaniya - Eid in Kuwait

What is the meaning of Eid? How many Eids do Muslims celebrate? How do Kuwaitis celebrate Eid? What are the cultural practices that feature in the celebration of Eid? In his 20-minute presentation, Mr. Mohammed Al-Meteb will answer these questions and many more.

Speaker: Mr. Mohammed Al-Meteb

Time: 7pm