A unique Christmas celebration
Churches opt for simpler festivities amid pandemic
On Christmas Eve, devotees were busy decorating their churches with colourful flowers, pictures and banners, ahead of the big day. Due to the pandemic, priests have decided celebrations should not be too flamboyant. This photo was taken from Rani Jopmala church at the capital’s Tejgaon. Photo: Prabir Das
Christmas, the biggest religious festival of the Christian community, is back again after a year-long wait, with the same exuberance among the community. Billions across the globe will observe the day, and Bangladeshi Christians will join in on the celebration as well.