Tomorrow is Christmas Day, the birthday of Jesus Christ, Jewish preacher and religious leader of the first-century.
 
The Christians of different groups in Bangladesh and elsewhere across the world will celebrate the day amid festivity and religious fervor.
 
They will celebrate the day by offering special prayers, illuminating churches and installing makeshift Christmas trees at homes and places of worship as well as missions across the country.
 
Elderly people of the community, attired in the outfit of Santa Claus, usually have fun with children and distribute gifts among kids as part of a universal Christian practice.
 
The day is a public holiday.
 
In separate messages, President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina greeted members of the Christian community on the occasion.
 
They wished peace, welfare and prosperity to all citizens, including Christians.
 
The national dailies will publish special articles highlighting the importance of Christmas.
 
Bangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar and private radio stations and TV channels will air special programmes marking the festival.

BDST: 1843 HRS, DEC 24, 2023
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