Kuwait

Fanous laterns are a popular Ramadan accessory used throughout the Middle East during the holy month when much of social life shifts to night time. - Photo by Athoob Al-Shuaibi

Public sector Ramadan timings

By Kuwait Times

April 23, 2019 | 11:04 p.m EDT

KUWAIT: The Civil Service Commission decided working hours for government departments during the month of Ramadan will be from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. These timings apply to the ministries of commerce, awqaf, justice, public works, education, services and information, authorities of housing care, ports, agriculture, youth, sports, environment, industry and minors' affairs, departments of customs and fire, Credit Bank, Zakat House, Municipality, Civil Service Commission and the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters. The timings for all other departments are from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. - A Saleh

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