Aaj TV English News - World https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:48:33 +0500 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:48:33 +0500 60 Kuwait announces three day off for Shab-e-Miraj https://english.aaj.tv/news/330397916/kuwait-announces-three-day-off-for-shab-e-miraj <p><strong>The Kuwaiti Civil Service Commission has declared a three-day public holiday from Thursday, January 30, to Saturday, February 1, to commemorate Isra Wal Miraj, also known as Shab-e-Miraj.</strong></p> <p>Although Isra Wal Miraj officially falls on January 27, the Kuwaiti Cabinet has decided to observe the holiday on Thursday, providing residents with an extended weekend.</p> <p>During this period, all government departments and public institutions will be closed, resuming operations on Sunday, February 2. Essential services will adjust their holiday schedules to ensure uninterrupted operations.</p> <p><strong>Read more</strong></p> <blockquote class="blockquote-level-1"> <p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/30351449/kuwait-announces-significant-reduction-in-working-hours-for-ramadan">Kuwait announces significant reduction in working hours for Ramadan</a></p> </blockquote> <blockquote class="blockquote-level-1"> <p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/30348441/punjab-govt-notifies-extension-of-revised-school-timings">Punjab govt notifies extension of revised school timings</a></p> </blockquote> <blockquote class="blockquote-level-1"> <p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/30345930/kuwait-provides-opportunity-to-earn-more-for-workers-in-private-sector">Kuwait provides opportunity to earn more for workers in private sector</a></p> </blockquote> <p>This holiday honours the significant event in Islamic tradition, marking Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) journey and ascension.</p> The Kuwaiti Civil Service Commission has declared a three-day public holiday from Thursday, January 30, to Saturday, February 1, to commemorate Isra Wal Miraj, also known as Shab-e-Miraj.

Although Isra Wal Miraj officially falls on January 27, the Kuwaiti Cabinet has decided to observe the holiday on Thursday, providing residents with an extended weekend.

During this period, all government departments and public institutions will be closed, resuming operations on Sunday, February 2. Essential services will adjust their holiday schedules to ensure uninterrupted operations.

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]]> World https://english.aaj.tv/news/330397916 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:04:24 +0500 none@none.com (Web Desk) A boy sits amidst Muslims performing the prayer at a mosque in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, September 2, 2017. Reuters