Kuwait National Day

Kuwait National Day

February 25This national holiday commemorates Kuwait's independence from Britain in 1961. Though internally governed by the Sabah family, Britain had handled its foreign affairs since 1899.
CONTACTS:
Kuwait Cultural Office
3500 International Dr. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
202-364-2100; fax: 202-363-8394
www.kuwaitculture.com
SOURCES:
AnnivHol-2000, p. 32