K'S PATH Volunteers Project: Join us this weekend at the Shelter as we paint materials for an upcoming surprise program, photograph cats and dogs for our website, and conduct a clean-up!
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What better way to celebrate the festive season than taking aim at your colleagues and friends with Paintball. If you’re planning your Eid party or just fancy some fun then head down to Kuwait Paintball next to the Kuwait Towers. Paintball at only 2.750KD! Enjoy this EID with your friends! Purchase with "cash on delivery" & your voucher will be delivered to your place! Click HERE to purchase! Hurry, this deal won't last long! Happy Eid! To help the Somalian people who are going through hardships due to the famine and poverty, Youth India has decided to collect food and clothes from Kuwait. The collection is being carried out in co-ordination with International Islamic Charitable Organization based in Kuwait. Rice, oil, tin food and any food that has at least 3 months expiry date can be donated. The food and clothes will be collected at Abbassiya Auditorium and Fahaheel Darussalam every day between 5 pm and 9 pm. The last date for donation is Aug 27. Those who wish to donate clothes are kindly requested to donate only usable clothes that have been washed and ironed. For more info: 9966-5915, 6661-7579, 9764-9639, 9959-1966 Don't miss a great occasion to mix & mingle while enjoying a delicious dinner consisting of various types of meat Brazilian style in a most convivial atmosphere! Event Date: Friday, August 26th Location: Cuts Brazilian Restaurant @ The Movenpick Hotel Free Trade Zone Time: 9:30 - 11:30 Cost/Fee: 14KD, Dinner includes all you can eat Rodizio style meat & soft drinks Reservations: Please reserve and pay in advance by contacting Jazmyn ASAP at [email protected] or 6592-1247. Nithyananda Yoga Foundation (Kuwait Chapter) invites you to join their well placed and experienced Yoga classes for various yogic concepts, breathing techniques, yoga postures, yogic diet, meditation, carmic laws and relaxation procedures. Yoga is practiced by all kinds of people all over the world. All are welcome. Classes are conducted by well-experienced male and female yoga teachers. Classes available at Salwa, Salmiya, Surra, Abbassiya, etc. For more info: 9983-8117, 5635450 A crowd of old and young people and children can be seen every Ramadan evening at Naif Palace in Kuwait City to watch the Iftar cannon, during which a shell is fired announcing the end of the fasting period as the sun sets. The Kuwaiti people have inherited this tradition from the late Amir Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah, the seventh ruler of Kuwait. Meteorologist Adel Al-Sadoun disclosed in his book Kuwait Elders Encyclopedia that Ali Bin Oqab Al-Khazraji was the first Kuwaiti man who fired the Iftar shell, which he learned that from the Ottomans. During the reign of Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah, he appointed Bin Oqab to fire the shells to mark Iftar (the moment when the fast ends) and Suhour (the feast to mark the beginning of the fast). During the reign of Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, one shell was fired but on certain occasions like Eid, seven shells were fired and 21 shells were fired when some rulers or presidents were visiting Kuwait. The first cannon was presented to Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah by the British government. Researcher at the popular heritage site Salih Al-Mesbah told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that one of the sweet memories for Kuwaitis during Ramadan has been the gathering of youth and children before sunset to watch the firing. He pointed out that cannon was called "Al-wardah" (the flower) in the Kuwait accent and it was a Ramadan tradition which started in Cairo and spread to other Arab states. According to Al-Mesbah, the first cannons were brought to Kuwait during the reign of Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah in 1907. It was noted by the researcher that it was a present from the Iranian Shah. He said that Kuwaitis used to know the timing of Iftar by hearing the bang of cannon in the thirties of 20th century. The cannon was fired from Seif Palace at that time and it was moved to its current location at Naif Palace in 1953. At the beginning of the sixties of the 20th century, the Kuwaiti army took over the task of firing the Iftar shell. Two cannons were available one was put in Seif Palace and the second in Naif Palace. He revealed that it is not known when the Islamic states started using the Iftar cannon, but according to historical documents a number of kingdoms used it in Year 859 of the Islamic calendar (1455), while others say it began during the reign of Mohammad Ali, the Albanian ruler of Egypt (1805-1848). *Via Al-Watan/Social Slave :) There is currently a shortage of blood donors, it may be in part due to the holy month of Ramadan, possibly as many are out on vacation or perhaps some people just do not want to donate. Most of the hospitals are currently facing scarcity for blood and are supplying less than the required quantity to patients who are totally blood transfusion dependent (such as sickle cell anemia, dialysis patients, congenital anemia, thalassemia etc.), and daily operating or accidental cases. If you would like to donate blood PLEASE head over to the Jabriya Main Blood Bank (next to Mubarak Al Kabir Hospital) and donate for a good cause. The life you save could be your own. *Via MyBloogle :) Befitting the spirit of togetherness and harmony that marks Eid celebrations, Marina Hotel Kuwait extends its warmest greetings to the guests and their families. The hotel has unveiled a rich choice of culinary flavors, family entertainment and special room packages to make this Eid truly memorable. The festivity commences with bountiful Eid Al-Fitr offerings, guests are invited to enjoy the flavors from around the world. Experience a memorable culinary journey while sharing this special time with friends and family. Start your morning with steaming coffee and delicious breakfast at The Six Palms restaurant and indulge yourself during dinner while savoring on the international buffet filled with oriental specialties and an oriental band performance. Watch authentic innovations spring to life inside the Atlantis Restaurant with the finest lunch buffet dishes from around the world. Marina Hotel has planned special programs for children of all ages to participate in the Eid celebrations. With the Marina Kids Club program they have an opportunity to benefit from the various fun filled activities along with the Kids Club entertainers which include Eid shows, games for adults and kids, magic shows, movie viewing, football, volleyball, basketball, bouncy castles, trampoline, face painting, sand castle building and much more. The hotel also invites you to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr with special room packages including complimentary breakfast. Families wishing to spend their Eid holidays at Marina Hotel can avail of the room packages at discounted prices. They can take the opportunity to relax in the luxurious rooms and benefit from the hotels various facilities and amenities. They will have access to the spa and state of the art Coral Reef Health Club. Head towards Marina Hotel this holiday season as it will feature Eid specials that will appeal to the finer tastes of guests. Enjoy all the enticing offers and make your family's Eid holiday a memorable event. *Photo & info via Al-Watan :) |
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