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What do Kuwait’s Independence Day and Liberation Day commemorate?
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Kuwait celebrates two significant secular holidays that mark pivotal moments in the nation's history:
- Independence Day: This holiday commemorates the date in 1961 when Britain officially recognized Kuwait’s independence, ending its status as a British protectorate.12
- Liberation Day: This holiday marks the end of the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait, which occurred during the 1990–1991 Persian Gulf War.2