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6. Do you actively practice your religion? How does it affect
your daily life and community?
We are believers in Islam but more on a personal level. We
fast during Ramadan but don't go to the mosque very often or
pray five times a day.
Family Economics
7. Does your family consider itself rich or poor, comfortable
or struggling?
Comfortable because we have the basics taken care of.
8. How many hours/week does each family member work?
Saif: 50 hours
Lubna: 60 hours
Lail: 45 hours
9. Are you satisfied with your jobs? What do you like/dislike
about them?
We are all satisfied.
10. How much money does each family member earn/month?
Saif: $4,200 (US)
Lubna: $1,500 (US)
Lail: $1,500 (US)
11. What are your total expenses each month for:
Food: $1,200 (US)
Clothing: $600 (US)
Household goods: $600 (US)
Luxury items: $900 (US)
12. What is your family's energy consumption and cost?
Electricity and water are very inexpensive in Kuwait.
13. How much waste do you generate; and how does your
family dispose of its waste ?
Garbage is collected and taken to an incinerator. We give
excess food to our animals.