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Social Customs Kuwait, being part of the Arab World, is governed by the religious beliefs of the Islamic (Muslim) religion. The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs arranges all Islamic matters such as the administration of religious and charitable properties. The Muslim way of life is quite different to that of the western world. Dates are calculated from the lunar calendar which is 11 days shorter than the solar year. The Muslim day begins at sunrise and ends at sunset. Despite the fact that many Arabs wear western dress and observe a number of western customs and business practices, there are a number of social customs which if not observed can cause offence; importation, sale or consumption of alcohol and pork is strictly forbidden and against the law; Coffee or tea is served during business and small meetings and it is impolite to refuse such refreshments. Non-Muslims are permitted to enter a mosque at prayer times provided they behave with proper decorum.
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