Christmas today
Friday, 25 December 2009
The Christian community in Bangladesh, as elsewhere in the world, celebrates Christmas today (Friday) commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, reports UNB.
According to Christian belief, the God entered the world of men through his Son, Jesus Christ, on the Christmas Day.
The day is the most important holiday for all the Christians in the world.
It is also a celebration of rebirth, a new beginning, forgiveness and peace as the New Year approaches. It is an occasion for the Christians to renew their relationship with God and with their fellow humans.
The celebrations start on the eve of Christmas with singing carols in public places like lobbies, restaurants and lounges.
The day is a public holiday. Special prayers will be held in churches today on the occasion of the biggest religious festival of the Christian community.
The day's celebrations also include decoration of Christmas trees with colourful lights, distribution of gifts by Santa Claus to children, family gatherings, feasts and special church prayers.
Security measures have been beefed up in the capital and elsewhere in the country to ensure peaceful celebrations of Christmas.
Adequate police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel have been deployed to ensure safety.
Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar as well as private TV channels will put up special programmes, while national dailies will publish supplements highlighting the significance of the day.
A number of organisations and individuals will throw parties, featuring Christmas carols, games, dance shows and Christmas cakes.
Sonargaon and Dhaka Sheraton hotels and other posh hotels in the capital will offer special lunch and dinner and Christmas party.
President Zillur Rahman, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Khaleda Zia greeted the people of the Christian community and wished them all the best.
President Zillur Rahman, in his message, said Jesus Christ emerged in the globe with the message of the Creator and mankind.
The President said He (Jesus Christ) encouraged all to follow the path of truth and beauty.
According to Christian belief, the God entered the world of men through his Son, Jesus Christ, on the Christmas Day.
The day is the most important holiday for all the Christians in the world.
It is also a celebration of rebirth, a new beginning, forgiveness and peace as the New Year approaches. It is an occasion for the Christians to renew their relationship with God and with their fellow humans.
The celebrations start on the eve of Christmas with singing carols in public places like lobbies, restaurants and lounges.
The day is a public holiday. Special prayers will be held in churches today on the occasion of the biggest religious festival of the Christian community.
The day's celebrations also include decoration of Christmas trees with colourful lights, distribution of gifts by Santa Claus to children, family gatherings, feasts and special church prayers.
Security measures have been beefed up in the capital and elsewhere in the country to ensure peaceful celebrations of Christmas.
Adequate police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel have been deployed to ensure safety.
Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar as well as private TV channels will put up special programmes, while national dailies will publish supplements highlighting the significance of the day.
A number of organisations and individuals will throw parties, featuring Christmas carols, games, dance shows and Christmas cakes.
Sonargaon and Dhaka Sheraton hotels and other posh hotels in the capital will offer special lunch and dinner and Christmas party.
President Zillur Rahman, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Khaleda Zia greeted the people of the Christian community and wished them all the best.
President Zillur Rahman, in his message, said Jesus Christ emerged in the globe with the message of the Creator and mankind.
The President said He (Jesus Christ) encouraged all to follow the path of truth and beauty.