The Christian community here today celebrated Christmas in Bangladesh, as elsewhere in the world, with festivity and religious fervor, commemorating the birthday of Jesus Christ.
The Christian people offered special prayers on the day, illuminating churches and installing makeshift Christmas trees at homes, places of worship, and missions.
Elderly people of the community, dressed as Santa Claus, usually make fun of children and distribute gifts among them as part of a universal Christian practice.
Various programs were arranged to celebrate Christmas in all churches, including St. Mary’s Cathedral Church in the city’s Kakrail area and infamous city hotels, including InterContinental, Pan Pacific Sonargaon, The Westin, and Radisson.
The day was a public holiday.
In separate messages, President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus greeted members of the Christian community on the occasion.
They wished for peace, welfare, and prosperity of the country’s citizens, including Christians.
Cox’s Bazar Life Desk
