The local municipality has taken a surprising step by issuing a directive to all shops instructing them to remove and pack away their Christmas decorations. This unexpectedly halted the festive preparations.
Expats and shopkeepers are confused by the announcement, which means that the festive and vibrant atmosphere of Christmas in the city will be gone. Both businesses and individuals were preparing for the holidays, with their storefronts decorated with Christmas trees, lights, and ornaments. Residents were disappointed and confused by the municipality’s decision. They had been looking forward to the festive season after a difficult year.
Local shop owners who invested their time and money into creating beautiful Christmas displays are now scrambling to comply. It has become urgent to remove the decorations, which are disrupting normal business activities during a critical sales period. Baladiya has not released an official statement explaining their decision. However, residents of the city are hopeful that they will receive clarification soon.
Kuwait is experiencing a ban on Christmas decorations being sold in shops. This ban was imposed by some citizens, who claimed that these decorations were incompatible with Kuwaiti religion, customs, and traditions. The management committee at Avenues Mall, the largest shopping center in Kuwait, removed an enormous Christmas tree from the mall last year after complaints were made to the Kuwait Municipality. Kuwait’s ban on Christmas decorations is not an isolated case. Many other countries do not recognize Christmas as a holiday, including many Muslim-majority nations.
Source Arabtimes
