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CHRISTMAS-CELEBRATION-RAJSHAHI (with picture)
Christmas Day celebrated in Rajshahi
RAJSHAHI, Dec 25, 2019 (BSS) – Christmas Day, the largest religious
festival of the Christians community, was celebrated here with much
enthusiasm and festive mood today.
A large number of Christians rushed to the nearby churches to offer
prayers. Marking the day, a special prayer was organized at city church at
7.30 in the morning.
Earlier on Tuesday night, midnight prayer was arranged at Baganpara
Church from 6 pm to 11 pm.
On the other hand, one and a half hour long special prayers program was
organized at Court Mission Church at 9.30 am today followed by friendly feast
at noon.
Besides, special prayers were offered at different churches in the city
including Dingadoba Church commemorating Jesus Christ along with seeking
peace, progress and prosperity of the world including Bangladesh.
Marking the great celebration, the city’s churches were decorated and
illuminated.
Local dignitaries and professional leaders accompanied by others visited
various celebrating sites of the city and exchanged pleasantries with them.
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