In pictures: Christmas in Pakistan

Christians in Pakistan celebrate Christmas across the city
Multimedia Desk | December 26, 2016

People walk past an artificial decoration wreath hanging outside a shop selling various items for Christmas celebrations in Karachi, Pakistan, December 24, 2016. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro

Christians celebrated Christmas across Pakistan with full vigour and enthusiasm.

Houses were decorated with colourful lights, flags, and balloons. Christmas trees were set up, gifts were purchased for children and prayers were offered for the peace and prosperity of the country.


Ahead of Christmas, Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique also inaugurated a special Christmas train to spread the message of peace and love and to overcome intolerance towards different religions.


Here are some of the highlights from across the country.




People walk past an artificial decoration wreath hanging outside a shop selling various items for Christmas celebrations in Karachi. PHOTO: REUTERS


A man decorates a Christmas tree at the St. John Cathedral Church ahead of Christmas celebrations in Peshawar. PHOTO: REUTERS


Pakistani balloon vendors cross a street in heavy fog in Lahore. PHOTO: AFP


People are seen taking pictures and watching floats of the Christmas Peace Train on its arrival at Lahore Railway Station on the eve of Christmas. PHOTO: SAJID RANA/ONLINE PHOTO


Pakistani Christian children walk past the lights decoration for Christmas celebration in Islamabad. PHOTO: AFP


Visitors are seen inside the Christmas Peace Train at Lahore railway station on the eve of Christmas. PHOTO: SAJID RANA/ONLINE PHOTO


Pakistani Christians gather on a street to celebrate Christmas in Islamabad. PHOTO: AFP


People of the Christian community attend an annual commemoration ceremony held at a local church in Karachi. PHOTO: PPI



A member of church holds a cross as he walks past people pray during a ceremony on Christmas eve at Central Brooks Memorial Church in Karachi. PHOTO: REUTERS


Christians perform their religious rituals at St. Anthony's Church on the eve of Christmas. PHOTO: SAJID RANA/ONLINE PHOTO


Kids are seen playing on a trampoline as they celebrate Christmas in the capital. PHOTO: WASEEM KHAN/ONLINE PHOTO


Pakistani Christians attend a Christmas Day Service at a church in Quetta. PHOTO: AFP


Christmas decorations are seen in Islamabad. PHOTO: APP


Christians attend a mass ceremony at a local church in Lahore. PHOTO: INP


A girl rides on a makeshift merry go round on Christmas Day in Islamabad, Pakistan. PHOTO: REUTERS


Girls embrace each other after Christmas prayers at St. Marry Church. PHOTO: NADEEM KHAWER/ONLINE PHOTO


A woman holds a baby in Santa Claus cap, as they attend a ceremony with others on Christmas eve at Central Brooks Memorial Church in Karachi. PHOTO: REUTERS


Kids are seen playing on a trampoline as they celebrate Christmas in the capital. PHOTO: WASEEM KHAN/ONLINE PHOTO


 

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