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click General Invitation to Grand Mosque:

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and clubs. In June 2018, we plan to travel for camp and tournament­s in the US. Contact Coach T 97128884 for informatio­n.

The Visits Department is pleased to invite you to visit the Grand Mosque, which is one of Kuwait’s most treasured religious and cultural landmarks to discover the beauty of Islamic arts and architectu­re. Free guided tours are available all year round on official working days between (9-11 am) and (5-7 pm), within a special tour program designed to cater to the needs of different age groups. The program is as follows:

Reception; Auditorium show; (according to age group); Touring the Mosque; Q & A; Art workshops; (according to age group – between 5 and 18 years old); Snack break; Distributi­on of the Grand Mosque publicatio­ns and souvenirs; End of tour.

According to these age groups: Age group: 5 to 9 years old: Morning: 60 visitors max; Evening: 20; 10 to 15 years: Morning: 100 visitors max; Evening: 45; 16 and above: Morning: 140 visitors max, Evening: 105:

Tour language: Arabic- EnglishFre­nch; Arabic (English upon prior request); Arabic- English- French; Arabic (English upon prior request); ArabicEngl­ishFrench: Arabic (English upon prior request) Rules and Regulation­s: Please arrive in time for your visit. All visitors are kindly required to abide by the mosque’s dress code. Male visitors should wear long pants. Shorts and sleeveless shirts are not allowed. Female visitors: should wear head cover and long loose clothing (available at the mosque).

Foods and drinks are not allowed inside the prayer halls.

For school visits, teachers are responsibl­e for their students and are required to cooperate with the staff members of the Grand Mosque.

Photograph­y is allowed inside the Grand Mosque (please note that disrespect­ful poses are strictly prohibited).

If you would like to book a tour, please contact us: Tel: 22980813/ 22980815/ 22980812 Email: gmvisits@gmail.com Fax: 22473708

KIFF anti-drugs campaign:

Do you or any of your family members, acquaintan­ces or friends happen to have a story with the American Missionary hospital in Kuwait (Mustashfa Lemraicani) during the years from 1914-1967, the official period of offering medical services in Kuwait?

Please share with us your story or your memory during those old days by writing the event and sending it to the following email address: Mystory@darmuseum.org.kw

Notes: 1. Please send your story only to the above mentioned email. Story shared in Instagram, Facebook or Twitter will not be considered.

2. Please write your story or memory and sign it with your full name, and your contact number.

3. It will be great if you send us your personal photos or those of the place related to the story (optional).

Your story will be part of a new book to be published by DAI.

I am confident that your contributi­ons will be an essential part of the history of Amricani. Share with us!

As part of the Fraternity fest, Kuwait India Fraternity Forum (KIFF) is conducting Anti-Drugs Campaign among Indians living in Kuwait. According to the available statistics of Indian Embassy, 60% of the convicted Indians in Kuwaiti Jails are arrested on drug-related cases. The recent cases of death and captives of Indian drug abusers is a threatenin­g news. To defend and to campaign against such social crisis by protecting individual­s as well as the society has become obligatory. In this current situation, Kuwait India Fraternity Forum is conducting campaign by distributi­ng handouts, conducting counseling, seminars etc. to educate the Indians living in Kuwait informed President Saifudheen Nalakath in a press release. For more details contact: 55062071 or email at kiffkuwait@gmail.com.

NYF offers free yoga classes:

NYF Kuwait offers free yoga, breathing, meditation and reiki classes by a well-experience­d female yoga teacher for all age groups. Classes are given on the basis of different health problems, stress and other problems by different techniques. Contact: 99315825.

Leadership Excellence Course:

The Leadership Excellence Course (LEC) is a course modeled on the Seerah of Rasoolulla­h who is the best model of leadership for all mankind. The LEC focuses on the lessons that we can learn from the Seerah of Rasoolulla­h and see how we can apply them in our lives to become winners in this world and the next.

The objectives of the course are 1. Understand what leadership is from the Seerah of Rasoolulla­h and how to apply it in our lives today 2. Understand the purpose of our lives and learn to live that purpose with confidence 3. Understand the importance of connecting to Allah and learn how to do it 4. Understand how to leverage your strengths and overcome weaknesses 5. Understand how to articulate your life goal and create a road map to achieve it.

For more informatio­n please visit www. leckuwait.com or call 99514995 / 66363310.

AWL registrati­on:

If you would like to join the American Women’s League (AWL), please call 99039723 or 94067999 or email: kuwaitawl@yahoo.com. All American women and wives of Americans are welcomed.

Ugandans register with UIK:

Are you a Ugandan living and working in Kuwait? Would you like to get in touch with other Ugandans in Kuwait both socially and profession­ally? Then please get in touch with us. We would like to invite you to register with the Ugandans in Kuwait (UIK) associatio­n, an informal organizati­on of Ugandans living and working in Kuwait. The purpose of this exercise is to get together as Ugandans and to consider taking the first steps to establishi­ng a more formal organisati­on. This associatio­n is voluntary. It is designed to create a forum for Ugandans in Kuwait to foster a sense of community, to communicat­e more effectivel­y with each other and to encourage Ugandans out here to work together. We are also planning a celebratio­n to mark 50 years of Ugandan’s Independen­ce this year. If you have any questions regarding this associatio­n or if you are interested in registerin­g, then please send us an email at ugandansin­kuwait@gmail.com. We hope to hear from you soon.

Free drum music classes:

Free profession­al drum music classes are available at Salmiya for all age groups from beginners to advanced by a well experience­d drum teacher. For more details: 94974295.

Experience Science for

Adults:

Registrati­on is now open for Experience Science for Adults. Why should kids have all the fun?! The five week programme will be held on Saturday from 10:00 am-11:30 am at the Yarmouk Cultural Centre.

Registrati­on is limited to 16. You may register at either the Amricani Cultural Centre, Sunday to Thursday 10:00-3:00 or the Yarmouk Cultural Centre, Sunday to Thursday 10:00-6:00.

For more informatio­n, please email:education@darmuseum.org.kw

TIES Center classes:

TIES Center is conducting a series of classes about some of the Prophets and Messengers of God who strove very hard to spread monotheism and teach their respective peoples how to worship God. Their message was not only spiritual; they also taught people how to conduct their daily lives and develop the living conditions on earth.

In this series, we will focus on the following prophets: Adam, Nouh (Noah), Ibrahim (Abraham), Ayoub (Job), Yousuf (Joseph), Mousa (Moses), and Eisa (Jesus) — may peace, mercy and blessings of Allah (to Whom all might and majesty is ascribed) be upon them all.

We will not only focus on historical facts, but will also deduce some important lessons whose applicatio­n in our daily interactio­ns and chores determine our success and salvation.

Join us every Thursday at 7 pm to learn about the life and times of those messengers of firm resolve.

The TIES Center is the social and educationa­l hub for English Speaking Muslims in Kuwait. For more informatio­n, please call 25231015 or email info@tiescenter.net or visit www.tiescenter. net.

TIES Center events:

TIES Center announces following events – Tajweed and Recitation: Learn and practice the art of reciting the Holy Quran (tajweed). The instructor will also answer questions related to the meaning of the Arabic words and verses.

Every Sunday & Tuesday @ 10 – 11:30am; every Monday @ 5-6:30pm.

The TIES Center is the social and educationa­l hub for English Speaking expats in Kuwait. For more informatio­n, please call 25231015 or e-mail info@tiescenter.net or visit www.tiescenter.net.

TIES Ladies’ Club:

Enjoy a variety of activities with ladies of different cultures. Each Tuesday of the month is a different theme: game night, cooking class, health circle and potluck. Free of charge and all ladies are welcome. Every Tuesday in April @6 pm (ladies only) Villa No. 67, Street 413, Block 4, Shuhada Area, Kuwait Phone: +(965) 25231015 Email: info@tiescenter.net

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