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Saturday, October 28, 2017

Upcoming Motor Shows

Photo Courtesy to Kuwait Bikers, Auto Works kw, Gulf Run, Official Road Rush
BIKER OPENING SEASON CARNIVAL
Date: 2 to 4 November 2017 (Thursday to Saturday)
Time: 9am to 9pm
Venue: in front of Museum of Modern Art (opp. Souq Sharq)
Kuwait biker team in cooperation with National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters brings this carnival/festival. The 3 day festival includes many activities, events, competitions and prizes, open market, restaurant corner, cafe, games and activities.
Instagram: @kuwait_bikers (CLICK HERE)
Snapchat: @kuwaitbikers
Facebook: @KuwaitBikers (CLICK HERE)
Twitter: @kuwaitbikers (CLICK HERE)
Google+: CLICK HERE
Flickr: CLICK HERE
Youtube: CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE if the above video 
Coordinates for Venue: Lat, Long 29.38508249430695,47.9832199215889
Latitude: 29.38508249430695
Longitude: 47.9832199215889
DMS (Degrees, minutes, seconds)
Latitude: 29°23'6.297'' N
Longitude: 47°58'59.591'' E

AUTO WORKS SHOW
Date: 14 to 16 December 2017 (Thursday to Saturday)
Venue: Kuwait International Fairgrounds, Hall 5
After the success of the first Auto Works Show which took place in 2016 with more than 50 companies and organisations that participated including U.S. Commercial Department, Kuwait Historical, Vintage and classic car museum and Bahrain International Circuit. The show serves to connect and create business opportunity for both the middle-east consumers and local businesses with the international automotive and motorcycle aftermarket industry. It features a wide variety of display of racing, customized, classic and vintage cars and motorcycles from all over the region. 
Instagram: @autoworks.kw (CLICK HERE)
CLICK HERE if the above video does not work
Coordinates for Venue: Lat, Long 29.27084080762166,48.04633900523186
Latitude: 29.27084080762166
Longitude: 48.04633900523186
DMS (Degrees, minutes, seconds)
Latitude: 29°16'15.027'' N
Longitude: 48°2'46.82'' E
The Goal of the event is 1) to promote the local cars and power sports sectors in the state of Kuwait and its economy. 2) to facilitate the buying process for the user by providing diversity of products all in one place to compare prices and quality. 3) Create international and local business opportunities. 4) Promote small local businesses.
CLICK HERE to check out last year's Auto Works Show in 2016

GULFRUN KARTING ENDURANCE RACE
Date: 14 to 16 December 2017 (Thursday to Saturday)
Time: 4pm onwards
Venue: Sirbb Circuit, Shuwaikh
Category: 12 Hours and 24 Hours (Endurance Race)
The GulfRun Karting Endurance Race was launched in 2011 to create an exciting competition in Kuwait. GulfRun Karting has evolved into a fully-fledged Endurance Rate that follows International regulations from start to finish. The race is marshaled by a certified team with several years of experience managing international races. The karts have been purchased specifically for this race, in order to ensure the high level of competitiveness among teams. There are several activities, local stores and restaurants available to participants and visitors of all ages to enjoy during the races.
Website: http://www.gulfrunkarting.com/
Instagram: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Facebook: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Twitter: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Youtube: @GulfRunTV (CLICK HERE)
Vimeo: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Google+: @Gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Flickr: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE) 
GulfRun 24 hour Endurance Race December 2012
CLICK HERE if the above video does not work
Coordinates for Venue: Lat, Long 29.338862462192925,47.9443359375
Latitude: 29.338862462192925
Longitude: 47.9443359375
DMS (Degrees, minutes, seconds)
Latitude: 29°20'19.905'' N
Longitude: 47°56'39.609'' E

GULFRUN CARSHOW 8
Date: 1 to 3 February 2018 (Thursday to Saturday)
Venue: Murouj, Sahara Kuwait
First launched in 2008 when the GulfRun 4 took place. The goal was to bring the GulfRun drivers, car enthusiasts and the general public interested in automobiles. 
Website: http://www.gulfrun.com/carshow/
Instagram: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Facebook: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Twitter: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Youtube: @GulfRunTV (CLICK HERE)
Vimeo: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Google+: @Gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Flickr: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE) 
GulfRun CarShow preparation done for previous GulfRun8 in 2011
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Coordinates for Venue: Lat, Long 29.26100406833988,48.02234128117561
Latitude: 29.26100406833988
Longitude: 48.02234128117561
DMS (Degrees, minutes, seconds)
Latitude: 29°15'39.615'' N
Longitude: 48°1'20.428'' E


GULFRUN 13
Date: 8-9 February 2018 (Thursday and Friday)
Venue: Bahrain International Circuit (CLICK HERE)
The GulfRun is an annual motorsport event that started in 2005 as a weekend getaway for a group of friends passionate about automobile racing. The event consist of multiple category - Circuit (Inner/Outer/GP) competition, Autocross competition and Quatermile Drag competition.
Website: http://www.gulfrun.com/gulfrun/
Instagram: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Facebook: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Twitter: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Youtube: @GulfRunTV (CLICK HERE)
Vimeo: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Google+: @Gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Flickr: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE) 
GulfRun X official video
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ROAD RUSH 8 and CARNIVAL 5
Carnival Date: 25/11/2017
Venue: Sirbb Circuit
Instagram: @officialroadrush (CLICK HERE)
Road Rush is an event prepared by the women of Kuwait who love driving and cars. The women get together with their machines and have a blast and let loose for 2 days at Bahrain International Circuit (Generally during the first two weeks of February). Around a month earlier, the Road Rush Carnival takes place in Kuwait. There are several activities, local stores, restaurants and a many fun things to do while getting to meet with the Road Rush participants. Watch below to see the previous years videos.
Road Rush Carnival of 2014
CLICK HERE if the above video does not work

Youtube: CLICK HERE Road Rush 4 (2014)
CLICK HERE if the above video does not work
MOTORBASH
Date: To be announced
Venue: To be announced
Instagram: @Motorbash (CLICK HERE)
Twitter: @Motorbash (CLICK HERE)
Snapchat: @Motorbash
CLICK HERE if the above video does not work
CLICK HERE if the above video does not work
RedBull CPD Car Park Drift FINAL
Date: 8/12/2017
Venue: Sirbb Circuit, Shuwaikh
Instagram: @sirbbcircuit (CLICK HERE)
Instagram: @redbullkuwait (CLICK HERE)
Photo Courtesy to Sirbb Circuit
CLICK HERE to the see the original Instagram Video
Watch LIVE on Youtube. CLICK HERE

Kuwait Riders 8TH BIKE SHOW
Date: 24/01/2018 till 27/01/2018
Venue: Kuwait
Venue: at The Kuwait Motor Show, 360 Mall, Kuwait
Instagram: @Kuwait_riders (CLICK HERE)
Youtube: @KuwaitRiders (CLICK HERE)

Bikers from the gulf are invited to join in for the event.
Photo Courtesy to Kuwait Bikers
Photo Courtesy to Kuwait Bikers
THE KUWAIT MOTOR SHOW
Date: 18/01/2018 till 27/01/2018
Venue: 360 Mall, Kuwait
Instagram: @Kuwait_motorshow (CLICK HERE)




 Previous related posts

CLICK HERE to see the post on GulfRun Car Show 8 - year 2013.
CLICK HERE to see the post on GulfRun Endurance Run 3 - year 2013.
CLICK HERE to see the post on Road Rush 3 - year 2013.
CLICK HERE to see the post on GulfRun Car Show 7 - year 2012.
CLICK HERE to see the post on Red Bull Car Park Drift.
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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Ramadan 1438 - 2017

The ninth month of the Islamic calendar year, the month of Ramadan is held highly by the Muslims across the world. This month which is given great importance as the Noble and Glorious Quran was first revealed during this month to Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). The importance of this event was more reinforced by having this month as the 'Month of fasting'. Also to reinforce a Muslim's Taqwa (God Consciousness), during this month one has to be generous and charitable. Also on a lighter note, it is said that all the divine books revealed to all the messengers were first revealed during the month of Ramadan.(Go Figure).

UPDATE on the exact date will be made after the ANNOUNCEMENT by Moon Sighting Committee.
Saudi Arabia - The High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia announces tomorrow,Friday to be 30th Shaban 1438 as the nascent moon was not sighted. The council observed the nascent moon on 26/05/2017. Therefore, 1st Day of Ramadan to start on Saturday, 27th May 2017.

The Month of Ramadan in Kuwait starts either on Friday 26/05/2017 (Friday) or 27/05/2017 (Saturday) .Since the previous Islamic month of Shaban completes 29 or 30 days is the deciding factor. This year the chances of Shaban being 30 days is high due to the previous month of Rajab being 29 and also based on the scientific astronomical calculations (ASTRONOMICAL not ASTROLOGICAL). In any case, always any decision for the start of any Islamic month can only be made based on the sighting of the Hilal moon (Nascent Crescent of the moon). Any other information made in advance is at best tentative. Wishing everyone a Ramadan Kareem, hoping for all of us to better ourselves as humans (as is the need of the hour).

Muslims fast from Dawn to Sunset.
  • Dawn : the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.
  • Sunset : the time in the evening when the sun disappears.
In Kuwait the decision factor for announcing about the sighting of the nascent moon is done by the Hilal moon sighting committee comprising of Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and other key members. This year the committee will be gathering on 25/05/2017 around 7 pm after Maghreb (Sunset) prayers at Kuwait Institute for Judicial & Legal Studies.
Photo Courtesy to the Official Gazette for the State of Kuwait 'Kuwait Al Youm'
In Saudi Arabia, the decision factor is done by the High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia.
Twitter Handle of Fatwa Council in Madeenah, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia update:
Moon not sighted on 25/05/2017 - Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Update (26/05/2017)
1st Day of Ramadan on Saturday - 27/05/2017 - Saudi Arabia

CLICK HERE for my post on 'Ramadan 1437 - 2016 & Eid'
CLICK HERE for my post on 'Ramadan 2016 - 1437 Working Hours'.

CLICK HERE for my post on 'Ramadan 1436 - 2015'.
CLICK HERE for my post on 'Ramadan 2015 working hours in Kuwait'.

CLICK HERE for my last year's post 'Ramadan 1435 - 2014'.
CLICK HERE for my last year's post 'Ramadan 2014 working hours'.
CLICK HERE for my last year's post 'Masjids in Ramadan 2014'.

CLICK HERE for my post 'Ramadan 1434 - 2013'.
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Monday, September 5, 2016

Eid Al Adha 1437 - 2016

The day for Eid Al Adha has been declared. First Day will be on 12th September 2016.
Photo Courtesy to E-Fatwa online
On the evening of Thursday, 1st September 2016, The High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia convened to observe the Hilal Moon sighting. As the moon was not sighted, the next day was declared as the 30th day of that Islamic month. Therefore, the start of the Islamic month, Dhul Hijjah is to be from 3rd September 2016. Based on this information the following is the important dates:
  • 3rd September 2016 - 1st Day of Dhul Hijjah 1437
  • 11th September 2016 - 9th Day of Dhul Hijjah 1437 - Arafat Day
  • 12th September 2016 - 10th Day of Dhul Hijjah 1437 - 1st Day of Eid Al Adha
  • 13th September 2016 - 11th Day of Dhul Hijjah 1437 - 2nd Day of Eid Al Adha
  • 14th September 2016 - 12th Day of Dhul Hijjah 1437 - 3rd Day of Eid Al Adha
The countries that declared similarly to Saudi Arabia are Kuwait, UAE and Turkey. The Fiqh Council of North America and European Council of Fatwa and Research also declared 12th September 2016 as the 1st Day of Eid Al Adha (10th of Zul Hijja) (Source: Saudi Arabian Press Agency, Fiqh Council)
Photo Courtesy of The Fiqh Council of North America
The greatest next topic usually after the declaration of Eid Al Adha is how many days of holidays are people going to get. So let the list begin.
  • Kuwait - 9 days - 9 September 2016, Friday - 17 September 2016, Saturday
  • UAE - 9 days  (government) - 9 September 2016, Friday - 17 September 2016, Saturday
  • UAE - 3 days (private) - 11 September 2016, Sunday - 13 September 2016, Tuesday
  • Turkey - 9 days - 10 September 2016, Saturday - 18 September 2016, Sunday
Photo Courtesy to Twitter - HH Sheikh Mohammed Al Makhtoum UAE
Kuwait's Civil Service Commission has declared in their Circular 14-2016 that official holidays observed will be on Sunday 11th, Monday 12th, Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th. Thursday 15th will be given as rest day. Official working day resumes from Sunday, 18th September 2016.
Photo Courtesy to Kuwait Civil Service Commission (CSC)

About Eid Al Adha/Bakrid/Bakr-Eid/Eid Al Thani/Qurban Bayram:



The Islamic festival of Eid Al-Adha is celebrated in the Islamic month of Zul Hijjah. The yearly pilgrimage, Hajj to Makkah Mukkaramah / The Honored City of Mecca takes place during this month. From the 8th Zul Hijjah till the 13th Zul Hijjah, variously rituals takes place which are enactment of the events that took place by Prophet Ibrahim / Abraham (A.S), his wife Bibi Hajra / Hagar, their son Prophet Ismail / Ishmael (A.S). The muslims that do not participate in the pilgrimage, Hajj celebrate Eid Al Adha on the 10th, 11th and 12th. They perform the congregational prayer on the first day morning after sunrise. After that until the end of the third day, muslims that are financially sound sacrifice an animal and share it with their family, friends and others.



The first 10 days of Zul Hijjah are given a lot of importance and emphasis by indulging in the remembrance of Allah (SWT).


Photo Courtesy to Islamic Online University
Eid Prayer times for Kuwait on 12th September 2016 at 5:45 am. (All Eid prayers are to be held in Masajed, No outdoor arrangements this year)
    Photo Courtesy of Kuwait Police Department
  • Fajr - 4:10 am
  • Sunrise - 5:31 am
  • Eid Prayers - 5:45 am
  • Zohar - 11:45 am
  • Asr - 3:16 pm
  • Magreb - 5:58 pm
  • Isha - 7:17 pm
Photo Courtesy of Kuwait Police Department
Translation: Cancellation of Outdoor Eid Prayers due to Security Concerns.
42 Emergency Medical Center will be functioning during the Eid Holidays (24 hours) across all of Kuwait - All six Governorates.
Photo Courtesy to Ministry of Health and Kuwait Police Department
Also, the estimated time for the Eid Prayer to take place is 15 minutes after Sunrise (Sunrise at 5:31 am) Therefore time is 5:45 am). The prayer consists of 2 Rakats and is accompanied by a sermon after. It is highly recommended to listen to the Sermon. Some Masjids in Kuwait start the Eid Prayer a little later around 7 am - Urdu, Tamil, Telugu and Bengali (Check with the Masjids earlier to know the exact time). The only main condition for Eid Prayers is that it takes place after Sunrise. This year, the Ministry of Awqaf & Islamic Affairs has requested most of these masajed to perform the Eid prayers earlier. Most people prefer to pray earlier in the day as they will be busy with the sacrifice ritual immediately after the prayers.
The list of temporary slaughter houses have been put up by the Kuwait Municipality. These are to support the 5 main slaughter houses in reducing the burden. The 5 main slaughter houses will be working in full capacity throughout the Eid Holidays. The 12 temporary slaughter houses are in accordance to Environment Public Authority (EPA) rules and regulations. It is highly recommended not to take photography or videos (snapchat, instagram, vine, facebook, twitter, periscope and others) at the slaughter houses. (Another source : ARAB TIMES)

Temporary Abattoirs / Slaughter House (Asimah) City Governorate
S.No.
Area
Site Location
1
Shuwaikh
Next to the Car Park of Asimah Immigration
Opposite Al Khaldiya Area
2
Kaifan
Block 3, Next Afrah Boodi Hall
Temporary Abattoirs / Slaughter House Hawally Governorate
S.No.
Area
Site Location
1
Salwa
Area 5, Next to the Co-op Society
2
Zahra
Opposite Public Authority for Housing Welfare
3
Rumaithiya
Opposite to the Main Co-op Society
Temporary Abattoirs / Slaughter House Farwaniya Governorate
S.No.
Area
Site Location
1
Farwaniya
Street 106, Near to Masjid Monawar Al Monawar
2
Abdulla Al Mubarak
2nd Street, Opposite to Masjid Taiba Al Rooeh
3
Ardhiya
Block 5, Street 55, Next to KFH, Opposite Saraj Al Muneer Center
4
Ishbilya
Street 216, Block 2, Opposite Amar Bin Rabeah Primary Boys School
5
Sabah Al Nasir
Street 106, Block 4, Masjid Al Marjah
Temporary Abattoirs / Slaughter House Ahmadi Governorate
S.No.
Area
Site Location
1
Ali Al Salem
(Umm Haiman)
Entry into the area from Kind Abdulaziz Expressway
Next to Main Co-op Society
2
Jaber Al Ali
Entry into the area from King Fahd Expressway
Next to School near Co-op Society
Photo Courtesy to Kuwait Municipality - Baladia
Kuwait Municipality prepares 12 Temporary Abattoirs / Slaughter Houses for Eid
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