What is "dewaniya"

The Dewaniya, commonly called Diwaniya, has existed in Kuwait since time immemorial. It was the reception area where a man received his business colleagues and male guests. Today the term refers both to a reception hall and the gathering held in it, and visiting or hosting a dewaniya is an indispensable feature of a Kuwaiti man’s social life. The term "Dewaniya" derives from the Persian word "di:wa:n".

Dewaniya became a fundamental part of Kuwaiti life. Hence, it has become a mark in their traditional daily life.