February 25This national holiday commemorates Kuwait's independence from Britain in 1961. Though internally governed by the Sabah family, Britain had handled its foreign affairs since 1899. CONTACTS: Kuwait Cultural Office 3500 International Dr. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 202-364-2100; fax: 202-363-8394 www.kuwaitculture.com SOURCES: AnnivHol-2000, p. 32