(MENAFN- Arab Times) On the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, Ambassador Matthew Lodge and his staff at the British Embassy, would like to send their best wishes to all Muslims in Kuwait and worldwide. Her Majesty's Ambassador, Matthew Lodge said: "On the occasion of Eid-Al-Fitr, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to all the people of Kuwait. This Muslim holy month has been a time of fasting, reflection, spiritual renewal and worship. Importantly, and as a result of the events of June 26 at the Al Sadiq Mosque, Ramadan in Kuwait this year has also been a time for unity, determination and strength.
The people of Kuwait have stood together. They have been joined by Kuwait's friends, including the UK, in resisting terrorism. This year's Eid Al-Fitr celebration of the completion of Ramadan allows us to demonstrate the common values that unite us as families and reinforce our international solidarity. Eid Mubarak." In celebration, The British Embassy will be closed on July 19 and on July 20. The Embassy will resume its business on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. During this time, all British Embassy departments will be closed including visa services at the Visa Application Centre. The British Embassy in Kuwait wish you and your family Eid Mubarak.
Kuwait expects Friday relatively hot weather : Kuwait is experiencing very hot weather conditions with temperatures in some areas reaching as much as 52 degrees Celsius. According to the Meteorological Department, Directorate-General of Civil Aviation, Kuwait will expect Friday relatively hot weather with light to moderate north westerly wind, with speed of between 10 to 40 kilometers per hour and by day very hot with light to moderate north westerly wind, with speed of 10 to 32 km per hour. Abdali is expected to record the highest temperature of 52 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 31 degrees Celsius while the Qaroh Island will experience the highest temperature of 39 degrees Celsius.
Meanwhile, in neighboring Iraq the government announced Thursday an official holiday due to a scorching heat wave, according to AP. In a brief statement Wednesday, the Iraqi Cabinet said temperatures already had exceeded 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in some provinces. Meteorological officials warned of a heat wave in central and southern Iraq starting Wednesday through Friday.
The heat wave comes as Muslims are practicing dawn-to-dusk fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. Such heat waves in Iraq add to the population's hardships as the country suffers from a lack of electricity. To cope with high temperatures, Iraqis either stay indoors or swim in rivers. In some public places, showers are set up for those who want to cool down.
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