Feb. 22 event celebrates Kuwait National Day, Kuwait Liberation Day

Celebrate Kuwait National Day with Kuwaiti coffee and sweets, Henna, Arabic calligraphy, and more on Feb. 22. The University community is invited to "Kuwaiti Coffee and Henna," a cultural event led by Badoor Albuloushi, Arabic Fulbright scholar and Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) in the World Languages Department.

Learn about and experience Kuwaiti traditions, such as serving coffee as a sign of generosity and hospitality. On Feb. 22, from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. in Leahy Hall, Room 235 (the Kane F orum), Albuloushi, will share the celebration of Kuwait National Day and Liberation Day, which are noted annually at the end of February.

Albuloushi will also teach attendees to apply Henna, and to write their names in Arabic. Kuwaiti coffee from Badoor’s hometown will be served to guests, as well as sweets Kuwait is famous for. Activities will include a selfie station to capture photographs of guests in traditional Kuwaiti outfits, quizzes and games.

She invites everyone to experience Kuwaiti celebrations for themselves!

Sponsored by the World Languages and Cultures Department, this event is open to students, faculty, and staff.