Country to celebrate Christmas tomorrow

Christian community across the country will celebrate the holy Christmas tomorrow commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ amid festivity and religious fervor.
President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued messages greeting the Christians of the country on the eve of the day and calling for upholding the tradition of religious harmony.
"Jesus Christ was one of the greatest men who appeared in different ages to preach the greatness of the almighty creator and led human being towards the path of truth, justice, peace and mutual harmony," said the President in a message.
“People of the country have been promoting mutual respects and love to each other for a long time”, he added.
He also lauded the contribution of the Christian community to the development of education and society in the country.
The President expected that people of all strata of life would continue their efforts to build a happy, prosperous and non-communal Bangladesh together.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in her message, called upon the people irrespective of caste, creed and religions to come forward to expedite the development activities in the country.
"The goal of Jesus Christ was to establish justice and peace in the world while his entire life was dedicated to bringing a sense of relief in human lives," she said.
The premier also said, "He remained as an immortal figure for his lifestyle and qualities of character."
"Bangladesh is a country of communal harmony. People of all classes are enjoying full freedom in exercising their respective religious activities. The Christmas Day will further strengthen the relations between Christians and the people of other communities", she added.
The festivity will be observed with Christians offering special prayers, illuminating churches, and decorating Christmas trees at homes, churches and missions.
Relatively elder people of the community attired in the outfit of Santa Claus will have fun with children and distribute gifts as part of a universal Christian practice.
Bangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar and private tv channels will air special programmes marking the day.