Indian Kashmir Christians pray for peace

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GULMARG, Kashmir, Dec 25 (AFP): Indian Kashmir's tiny Christian community Friday prayed for the return of peace to the revolt-hit region as Muslims joined them in festivities.
Overnight the region's tourism minister Rigzin Jora joined scores of Christians in a mass at a church in the ski resort of Gulmarg, about 50 kilometres (31 miles) north of Kashmiri summer capital Srinagar.
"Everyone prayed for return of peace to our beautiful region," said Jora.
On Friday, hundreds of Muslims joined scores of Christians, including foreigners, in Gulmarg as tourism authorities kicked off a three-day snow festival coinciding with the holiday.
"It is wonderful to be here," said Brijit Hamilton, who was enjoying skiing with her six-year old-son, Monty.