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In pictures: Christmas festivities in Pakistan
Christian community in Pakistan prepares for Christmas with traditional zeal
Monday Dec 24 2018

Like in other parts of the world, preparations for Christmas are in full swing in Pakistan as the Christian community gears up for the occasion with traditional zeal and fervour.

Here are some pictures from around the country:

Christian devotees attend a special service ahead of Christmas at the Cathedral in Lahore on December 23, 2018. Photo: AFP

Christian devotees attend a special service ahead of Christmas at the Cathedral in Lahore on December 23, 2018. Photo: AFP

Christian devotees attend a special service ahead of Christmas at the Cathedral in Lahore on December 23, 2018. Photo: AFP

Christian devotees attend a special service ahead of Christmas at the St John´s Church in Peshawar on December 23, 2018. Photo: AFP

Christian devotees attend a special service ahead of Christmas at the St John´s Church in Peshawar on December 23, 2018. Photo: AFP

In this picture taken on December 12, 2018, Christmas decoration seller Amjab Burgkat tidies his shop in 100 Quarters Colony, Islamabad. Photo: AFP

In this picture taken on December 12, 2018, Christmas decoration seller Amjab Burgkat holds Christmas trees in 100 Quarters Colony, Islamabad. Photo: AFP

Children look at Christmas gifts at a shop in 100 Quarters Colony, Islamabad on December 12, 2018. Photo: AFP

Christian community busy in preparations for Christmas at St. Johns Cathedral Church in Peshawar on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Photo: PPI

Students perform a tableau during a function to mark Christmas celebrations at Thomas Centre Raiwind Road, Lahore. Photo: APP

Children perform on stage during a function for the celebrations of Christmas Day, held at a church in Hyderabad on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Photo: PPI

Children wearing Santa Claus costumes sing in a choir during a Christmas service at Saint Patrick´s Cathedral in Karachi on December 22, 2018. Photo: AFP

A view of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Karachi on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Photo: PPI

A man cleans the St. John´s Church ahead of Christmas celebrations in Peshawar on December 22, 2018.

 

[trishna_amṛta]

Hodie Christus natus est. Hodie salvator apparuit! Hodie in terra cannut angeli, laetantur archangeli - Hodie exsultant justi, dicentes:
Gloria in excelsis Deo! Et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis, Amen. Alleluia!

Christ is born today. The Savior appears today. The angels sing today, the Archangels rejoice! The just rejoice today saying - Glory to God in the highest! And on Earth peace to men of good will! Amen! Alleluia!

 

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Pakistani Christians attend a Christmas Day mass at a Cathedral Church in Lahore.

Pakistani Christians attend a Christmas Day mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Karachi.

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Pakistani Christian worshippers greet each other following a Christmas Day mass at the Cathedral Church in Lahore

Govt of Pakistan‏Verified account @pid_gov
The Government of Pakistan wishes a very Happy #Christmas to all celebrating in Pakistan and across the world.

8:09 PM - 24 Dec 2018

 

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Was in our local Christian Mohalla this morning and a few friends got money together and donated sweets and toys outside the local church with the permission of the verger and Canon. I took some pictures, will share when I get the chance.

 

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Rawalpindi, 25 December 2018

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa joined Christian community at Christ Church, Rawalpindi to take part in Christmas Celebrations.

 

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یاد تو ہوں گی وہ باتیں تجھے اب بھی لیکن
شیلف میں رکھی ہوئی بند کتابوں کی طرح
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تیرا معیار بدلتا ہے نصابوں کی طرح
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Happy New Year

The crowd dancing during a performance by The Panthers, a Karachi rock band, at a New Year's Eve Ball in 60s