KUWAIT: Thousands of worshippers gathered at mosques and designated prayer grounds across Kuwait early Friday morning to perform Eid Al-Adha prayers.

Men, women, children, and the elderly flocked to prayer sites in all six governorates, united in a spirit of devotion and joy.

KUWAIT: The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kuwait held a ceremony to mark the 36th anniversary of the passing of the founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini. The event was attended by a distinguished group of scholars, intellectuals, social and political figures, several former members of the National Assembly, members of the Kuwaiti-Iranian Friendship Association, and a large crowd from the Iranian community.

“On this great day, we gather to commemorate a man whose influence extended far beyond the borders of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Toutonji said. Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, was an inspiration to all the free people of the world. He was a figure who united religion and worldly affairs, basing every social movement on faith and justice. The late Imam was not merely a political leader; he was a prominent jurist, a profound philosopher, and a spiritual thinker reflecting deeply on the essence of humanity and existence.”

Ambassador Toutonji continued: “In a world where the voices of the oppressed are still silenced, and people are crushed under the weight of power, greed, and war, the message of Imam Khomeini – a message of justice, dignity, faith, and freedom – is more urgent than ever. Let us all, with our different religions, languages, and homelands, stand united to build a humane society worthy of our dignity.”

Several speakers also gave remarks, highlighting that the Palestinian cause was always on Imam Khomeini’s agenda. They emphasized his lifelong commitment to Islamic unity, his resistance to division and discord, and his opposition to any attempts to sow strife – efforts that are detrimental to the interests of the Islamic nation. They stressed that the Imam consistently called for unity and the extinguishing of sedition.

KUWAIT: The Italian Embassy in Kuwait hosted a concert at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) Auditorium, titled “A Musical Journey Through Classical and Contemporary Italian Melodies,” as part of its National Day celebrations.

In his opening remarks, Italian Ambassador Lorenzo Morini thanked AUK for once again providing its auditorium for the event and welcomed attendees in celebration of Italy’s musical heritage.

“Yesterday we commemorated the National Day of Italy, the most important event for Italy and all the Italian people around the world, and today we are going to enjoy together a beautiful concert showcasing some of the most celebrated melodies of the Italian musical tradition,” he said. The ambassador highlighted the global recognition of many Italian songs, describing music as a “bridge” between Italy and other cultures, including Kuwait.

Italian Ambassador Lorenzo Morini

Performers soprano Michela Sburlati, tenor Paolo Bernardi, and pianist Rosalba Lapresentazione perform at AUK.

The evening featured performances by soprano Michela Sburlati, tenor Paolo Bernardi and pianist Rosalba Lapresentazione. The program included a selection of renowned works by composers such as Michele Novaro, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Lucio Dalla and Domenico Modugno, among others.

The concert was attended by members of the diplomatic community, music enthusiasts and guests from across Kuwait.