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Christians are celebrating Christmas across the world today including Pakistan with religious fervor. Christian community illuminated their homes and churches while shopping remained at peak till Friday. Almost all the churches have been decorated with colourful lights and illuminated Christmas Trees. Special Dua would be offered for prosperity of the country. Different programs and ceremonies are being organized in the areas where Christians are living in majority. Cake cutting ceremonies are also being arranged by prominent political figures are participating in these ceremonies. Meanwhile, Bishop of Lahore Dr Alexander John Malik felicitated the nation on the eve of Christmas on Friday. Christians have no monopoly on Christ. He belongs to all whether black or white, yellow or brown, young or old, men or women, he said in his Christmas message issued. He said the forces of evil and darkness could not extinguish the light that Christ had lighted in the world through His life and teachings. The bishop prayed for peace in the world and prosperity and solidarity of Pakistan. President Asif Ali Zardari also felicitated the Christian community on this occasion.In his message he said, I wish to felicitate the Christians across the globe particularly our Christian brothers and sisters in Pakistan on the auspicious occasion of Christmas.The President said, Christmas is a time for festivity, celebration and rejoicing as well as a reminder to all of us of the message of Jesus Christ (May Allah be pleased with him) of love, forgiveness and brotherhood among the people.
