ISLAMABAD: Christmas in Pakistan is a significant occasion for the country’s Christian community, which makes up about 1.5% of the population. Although Pakistan is an Islamic republic, Christmas is still a public holiday, and it’s observed on December 25th every year.
In Pakistan, Christmas preparations begin at the start of December, with many Christians decorating their homes, buying new clothes, and preparing special meals. Some families also attend church services, participate in carol singing, and engage in charitable activities.
On Christmas Eve, many Christians gather at church for midnight mass, and then return home to celebrate with their families. The next day, Christmas Day, is a time for feasting, gift-giving, and merriment. Many Christians in Pakistan also observe the holiday by attending church services, singing carols, and spending time with their loved ones.
One of the unique aspects of Christmas in Pakistan is the way it’s celebrated in different parts of the country. In Lahore, for example, there’s a large Christmas procession that takes place on Christmas Day, which is attended by thousands of people.
In Karachi, there are many Christmas markets and fairs that take place during the holiday season, where people can buy gifts, try traditional foods, and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Overall, Christmas in Pakistan is a time for joy, celebration, and community, and it’s a holiday that’s observed with great enthusiasm and fervor by the country’s Christian community.
Christmas decorative items are being sold in connection with the Christmas celebrations in the city at Saddar Bohri Bazar in Karachi on December 24, 2024. — PPI
Christmas decorative items are being sold in connection with the Christmas celebrations in the city at Saddar Bohri Bazar in Karachi on December 24, 2024. — PPI
St. John’s Cathedral Church dazzles with colorful lights, celebrating the festive spirit of Christmas Eve in Peshawar on December 20, 2024. — APP
Karachi’s St Patrick Church illuminated with decorative lights on Christmas, December 24, 2024. — APP
A beautifully lit church on College Road shines bright ahead of the upcoming Christmas celebrations in Sargodha on December 22, 2024. — APP
An illuminated view of St. John’s Cathedral Church decorated with colorful lights for Christmas prayer in church during Christmas celebration in Peshawar on December 24, 2024. — INP
A man viewing Christmas tree installed at local hotel in Quetta amid Christmas festivities on December 24, 2024.— INP
An illuminated view of church decoration with colorful lights at 100 Quarters on the eve of Christmas celebration on December, 24, 2024. — INP
A woman looks for decoration items at a shop ahead of the Christmas festival celebrations on December 21, 2024 in Rawalpindi. — NNI
A beautiful illuminated view of St. Johns Cathedral Church in connection of Christmas Day Celebration coming ahead, in Peshawar December 24, 2024. — PPI
Christian people busy in preparations for Christmas celebration at St. Johns Cathedral Church in Peshawar on December 20, 2024. — PPI
Members of Christian community dressed as Santa Claus are moving in a vehicle down the road in Peshawar December 21, 2024. — PPI
