In pictures: Christmas celebrations illuminate Pakistan with festive joy

Markets and streets add to festive charm, with bustling stalls offering Christmas trees, ornaments, and gifts

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Web Desk

Christmas celebrations in Pakistan lit up cities with vibrant decorations and a festive spirit. Churches across the country were adorned with glowing lights, colourful wreaths, creating a warm and joyous atmosphere.

Believers gathered in beautifully decorated spaces for prayers, celebrating the occasion with religious fervour and unity.

Markets and streets added to the festive charm, with bustling stalls offering Christmas trees, ornaments, and gifts. Children eagerly selected their favourite decorations, while families enjoyed the lively atmosphere. The dazzling lights and festive displays reflected the joy and togetherness of the Christian community as they marked this special day.

Christmas decorative items are being sold in connection with the Christmas celebrations in the city at Saddar Bohri Bazar in Karachi on December 24, 2024. — PPI
Christmas decorative items are being sold in connection with the Christmas celebrations in the city at Saddar Bohri Bazar in Karachi on December 24, 2024. — PPI
Christmas decorative items are being sold in connection with the Christmas celebrations in the city at Saddar Bohri Bazar in Karachi on December 24, 2024. — PPI
Christmas decorative items are being sold in connection with the Christmas celebrations in the city at Saddar Bohri Bazar in Karachi on December 24, 2024. — PPI
A family enthusiastically shopping for Christmas essentials at Bohri Bazar in Karachi on December 21, 2024. — APP
 A family enthusiastically shopping for Christmas essentials at Bohri Bazar in Karachi on December 21, 2024. — APP
St. Johns Cathedral Church dazzles with colorful lights, celebrating the festive spirit of Christmas Eve  in Peshawar on December 20, 2024. — APP
St. John's Cathedral Church dazzles with colorful lights, celebrating the festive spirit of Christmas Eve in Peshawar on December 20, 2024. — APP
Karachis St Patrick Church illuminated with decorative lights on Christmas, December 24, 2024. — APP
Karachi's St Patrick Church illuminated with decorative lights on Christmas, December 24, 2024. — APP
A beautifully lit church on College Road shines bright ahead of the upcoming Christmas celebrations in Sargodha on December 22, 2024. — APP
A beautifully lit church on College Road shines bright ahead of the upcoming Christmas celebrations in Sargodha on December 22, 2024. — APP
Christian community decorating the Christmas Charni on the eve of Christmas celebrations at G-7 area of Islamabad in this picture taken on December 24, 2024. — APP
Christian community decorating the Christmas Charni on the eve of Christmas celebrations at G-7 area of Islamabad in this picture taken on December 24, 2024. — APP
An illuminated view of St. Johns Cathedral Church decorated with colorful lights for Christmas prayer in church during Christmas celebration in Peshawar on December 24, 2024.  — INP
An illuminated view of St. John's Cathedral Church decorated with colorful lights for Christmas prayer in church during Christmas celebration in Peshawar on December 24, 2024.  — INP
People check out Christmas decorations and seasonal merchandise on sale for the upcoming Christmas celebrations at a shop in Karachi on December 22, 2024. — INP
People check out Christmas decorations and seasonal merchandise on sale for the upcoming Christmas celebrations at a shop in Karachi on December 22, 2024. — INP
A man viewing Christmas tree installed at local hotel in Quetta amid Christmas festivities on December 24, 2024.— INP
A man viewing Christmas tree installed at local hotel in Quetta amid Christmas festivities on December 24, 2024.— INP
An illuminated view of church decoration with colorful lights at 100 Quarters on the eve of Christmas celebration on December, 24, 2024. — INP
An illuminated view of church decoration with colorful lights at 100 Quarters on the eve of Christmas celebration on December, 24, 2024. — INP
A woman looks for decoration items at a shop ahead of the Christmas festival celebrations on December 21, 2024 in Rawalpindi. — NNI
A woman looks for decoration items at a shop ahead of the Christmas festival celebrations on December 21, 2024 in Rawalpindi. — NNI
A woman looks for decoration items at a shop ahead of the Christmas festival celebrations on December 21, 2024 in Rawalpindi. — NNI
A woman looks for decoration items at a shop ahead of the Christmas festival celebrations on December 21, 2024 in Rawalpindi. — NNI
Christmas decorative items are being sold in connection with the Christmas celebrations in the city at Saddar Bohri Bazar in Karachi on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. — PPI
Christmas decorative items are being sold in connection with the Christmas celebrations in the city at Saddar Bohri Bazar in Karachi on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. — PPI
A beautiful illuminated view of St. Johns Cathedral Church in connection of Christmas Day Celebration coming ahead, in Peshawar December 24, 2024. — PPI
A beautiful illuminated view of St. Johns Cathedral Church in connection of Christmas Day Celebration coming ahead, in Peshawar December 24, 2024. — PPI
A beautiful illuminated view of St. Johns Cathedral Church in connection of Christmas Day Celebration coming ahead, in Peshawar December 24, 2024. — PPI
A beautiful illuminated view of St. Johns Cathedral Church in connection of Christmas Day Celebration coming ahead, in Peshawar December 24, 2024. — PPI
Christian people busy in preparations for Christmas celebration at St. Johns Cathedral Church in Peshawar on December 20, 2024. — PPI
Christian people busy in preparations for Christmas celebration at St. Johns Cathedral Church in Peshawar on December 20, 2024. — PPI
Christian people busy in preparations for Christmas celebration at St. Johns Cathedral Church in Peshawar on December 20, 2024. — PPI
Christian people busy in preparations for Christmas celebration at St. Johns Cathedral Church in Peshawar on December 20, 2024. — PPI
Members of Christian community dressed as Santa Claus are moving in a vehicle down the road in Peshawar December 21, 2024. — PPI
Members of Christian community dressed as Santa Claus are moving in a vehicle down the road in Peshawar December 21, 2024. — PPI
A family is pictured while buying Christmas decorative items to celebrate Christmas in Islamabad on December 23, 2024. — Online
A family is pictured while buying Christmas decorative items to celebrate Christmas in Islamabad on December 23, 2024. — Online
A view of Saint Thomas Church decorated with colorful lights in connection with Christmas celebrations in Islamabad on December 23, 2024. — Online
A view of Saint Thomas Church decorated with colorful lights in connection with Christmas celebrations in Islamabad on December 23, 2024. — Online