Question from those of Middle Eastern descent: I saw photos of Kuwait and noticed that the windows in the?

Question

where covered. Is their some significance to this? Is is a custom or does it help to do this because of the heat?

For those of Middle Eastern descent, why are windows covered in most of the homes? Specifically in Kuwait.

Answer 1

Yes the windows are covered because of heat,dust and privacy and also security.

Answer 2

I think its for Islamic reasons, so you cant see into the house.