The Christian community across Pakistan, like other parts of the world, celebrated the grand festival of Christmas on Saturday showing traditional zeal and enthusiasm.

Special cake cutting ceremonies were arranged at different ministries and departments to share the happiness of the festival with the Christian staff members and acknowledge their contributions.

Services were held in churches across the country and prayers were offered for peace, progress and prosperity of Pakistan as well as for the safety of all humanity from the life-threatening pandemic.

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Header image: Christian devotees attend a prayer service at Sacred Heart Cathedral to celebrate Christmas in Lahore on December 25, 2021. — AFP