Kuwait Shuts Down Rumours of Jail Time for Ramadan Gatherings
- Publish date: Friday، 20 February 2026 Reading time: 1 min read
Ministry of Interior says viral claims about six-month jail terms and KD1,000 fines are completely false.
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If you’ve seen posts claiming you could face jail time for hosting a Ramadan gathering in Kuwait without a permit — pause right there.
The Ministry of Interior has officially denied the rumours making rounds on social media.
No 6-Month Jail, No KD1,000 Fine
According to viral posts, anyone holding a Ramadan gathering without a permit could face a six-month jail sentence and a fine of 1,000 Kuwaiti dinars.
The ministry says that’s simply not true.
In a clarification, authorities confirmed they have not issued any statement or decision imposing such penalties.
Don’t Share Unverified Posts
Officials are urging the public to double-check information before reposting it. The ministry also reminded residents to rely only on official government channels for updates, especially during Ramadan when messages spread quickly online.
Bottom line: there’s no new rule about jail time or fines for Ramadan gatherings — at least not from official sources.
If it didn’t come from the authorities, it’s probably just another social media scare.