Kuwait denies social media claims of 6-month jail for Ramadan gatherings without permit

Kuwait's Ministry of Interior has denied reports regarding penalties for holding gatherings during Ramadan without a permit.

The reports, which circulated on some social media platforms, falsely claimed penalties of 1,000 Kuwaiti dinars and a jail sentence of 6 months.

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The Kuwaiti ministry clarified that this information is completely false. The authority added that it "has not issued any statement or decision on this matter."

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The ministry urged the public to verify information. The authority also called on everyone to refrain from sharing or reposting news related to such matters, unless it has been confirmed through official channels.

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Poojaraj Maniyeri

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Poojaraj Maniyeri is a Digital Journalist who loves turning everyday conversations into news stories. She is also a typical bookworm, and brings a novel with her everywhere she goes.