In pictures: Christmas being celebrated across Pakistan
A number of celebrations and Christmas prayers are being held across the country
Christian girls sing carol at local church in Mughalpura, Lahore to celebrate the festival of Christmas. PHOTO: NNI
As the Christian community celebrates the festive occasion of the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ throughout Pakistan, we follow the Christmas festivities being celebrated in the true spirit of sharing happiness and joy with family members, loved ones and the entire nation.
A number of celebrations and Christmas prayers are being held across the country on Tuesday.
Christians started their day with ceremonies in churches amid beefed up security and prayed for country's sovereignty and prosperity. The community members have decorated their homes and religious places with lights. Residential colonies were also decorated with twinkling lights and stars, and baubles such as bells, pine cones, apples, candies, tinsel and balloons bedecked trees, streets, houses and churches.
Special Christmas trees are prepared to celebrate the occasion. Security has been ramped up at churches across the country. Police contingents have been deployed to protect churchgoers.
A number of celebrations and Christmas prayers are being held across the country on Tuesday.
Christians started their day with ceremonies in churches amid beefed up security and prayed for country's sovereignty and prosperity. The community members have decorated their homes and religious places with lights. Residential colonies were also decorated with twinkling lights and stars, and baubles such as bells, pine cones, apples, candies, tinsel and balloons bedecked trees, streets, houses and churches.
Special Christmas trees are prepared to celebrate the occasion. Security has been ramped up at churches across the country. Police contingents have been deployed to protect churchgoers.