Liberation Day in Kuwait

The calendar of Festivals and Events in Kuwait gives the Kuwaitis lots of opportunities to celebrate but the day which is celebrated with immense respect, joy and sorrow is the Liberation Day in Kuwait. The Liberation Day in Kuwait marks the end of the Iraqi occupation of the country which began from August 1990.

Before knowing about the celebration of the Liberation Day in Kuwait it is necessary to know about the liberation of Kuwait.

The preparations for the liberation of Kuwait began from January 17. The first raid over Kuwait began at around 4 am and within hours full-scale attack began. The Kuwaiti resistance was no less in comparison to the Allied attack and they were constantly trying to weaken the Iraqis with their guerilla fights and giving information to the Allied forces. The invading Iraqi army was routed by the Operation Desert Storm within 42 days on February 26. Thus, from 1991 this day marked the beginning of a new life for the Kuwaitis. The flag of free Kuwait was raised in celebration, and people gathered in groups enjoying their long lost freedom.

From 1991 onwards the Liberation Day of Kuwait is celebrated with huge rejoice by the Kuwaitis. If you are in Kuwait during this day you will find that there are public gatherings and get-togethers held all over Kuwait on this day. The flag of Kuwait is raised high over every high rise building and the Kuwaitis come down to the streets, congratulate each other, wave flags and dance in the streets. However, the day also has a tinge of sorrow mixed with it. Liberation Day at Kuwait is also the day of remembering those thousands of people who lost their lives while resisting the Iraqis, all the innocent lives who are lost forever due to the sudden attacks and not forgetting those Prisoners of War who are held captive in Iraqi jails.