Christians in Bangladesh are celebrating their biggest religious festival Christmas.
Churches across the nation have been decorated tastefully, as also some prominent hotels in the city.
Churches, Christian missionary schools and many homes have set up cowsheds, as it is believed that Jesus was born in one.
Many hotels are organising Christmas kids' parties where Santa Clauses will bring presents for children.
Santa Claus, who is not strictly a part of Christian beliefs, is a mythical figure believed to bring gifts on the Christmas Eve for children.
According to the Christian belief, the God needed a female to implement his plan. The female was Virgin Mary who is known as Bibi Mariam to the Muslims.
Christians believe Mary, despite being virgin, gave birth to a child by the God's blessings. The child was named Jesus according to angel Gabriel's saying.
Christians believe Jesus appeared on earth to preach the Jews who went astray.
Prayers have been held in churches across the country. St. Mary's Cathedral at Kakrail led by Archbishop of Dhaka Paulinus Costa, prayed for peace and prosperity on Sunday morning.
The president, prime minister and the opposition leader have greeted the Christian community on the eve of Christmas, their largest religious festival.
Christmas is held on Dec 25 to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, believed to be the son of god by majority of Christians.
President Zillur Rahman in his message said Jesus Christ was one of the greatest men who had come to earth to direct the mankind towards peace and righteousness.
"He called upon people to follow the path of truth, justice and tolerance."
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina in her message said Bangladesh was a nation of communal harmony.
"Here, there is complete freedom for people of all religions and ethnicity to profess their religion," she said.
"I hope Christmas will serve to further strengthen the bonds between Christians of the country and members of other communities," she added.
Opposition chief Khaleda Zia said she prayed for Christmas to be a merry and festive occasion for the Christian community and everyone else.
"May God be with us," she said in her message.
Churches across the nation have been decorated tastefully, as also some prominent hotels in the city.
Churches, Christian missionary schools and many homes have set up cowsheds, as it is believed that Jesus was born in one.
Many hotels are organising Christmas kids' parties where Santa Clauses will bring presents for children.
Santa Claus, who is not strictly a part of Christian beliefs, is a mythical figure believed to bring gifts on the Christmas Eve for children.
According to the Christian belief, the God needed a female to implement his plan. The female was Virgin Mary who is known as Bibi Mariam to the Muslims.
Christians believe Mary, despite being virgin, gave birth to a child by the God's blessings. The child was named Jesus according to angel Gabriel's saying.
Christians believe Jesus appeared on earth to preach the Jews who went astray.
Prayers have been held in churches across the country. St. Mary's Cathedral at Kakrail led by Archbishop of Dhaka Paulinus Costa, prayed for peace and prosperity on Sunday morning.
The president, prime minister and the opposition leader have greeted the Christian community on the eve of Christmas, their largest religious festival.
Christmas is held on Dec 25 to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, believed to be the son of god by majority of Christians.
President Zillur Rahman in his message said Jesus Christ was one of the greatest men who had come to earth to direct the mankind towards peace and righteousness.
"He called upon people to follow the path of truth, justice and tolerance."
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina in her message said Bangladesh was a nation of communal harmony.
"Here, there is complete freedom for people of all religions and ethnicity to profess their religion," she said.
"I hope Christmas will serve to further strengthen the bonds between Christians of the country and members of other communities," she added.
Opposition chief Khaleda Zia said she prayed for Christmas to be a merry and festive occasion for the Christian community and everyone else.
"May God be with us," she said in her message.
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