Christians Across The Country Are Celebrating Christmas And The UAE Leaders Are Also Getting Involved
The festivities are in full swing!
Christians across the UAE are celebrating Christmas, with several of them even gathered at churches to attend the high solemn mass last night at 12am.
From Dubai to RAK, traditional Mass services were held at many cathedrals to mark this joyous occasion.
The UAE is home to over 40 churches
Christmas for Christians is about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ
Christmas in the UAE becomes a shared excitement with many nationalities coming together to celebrate in their own little way
The spirit of a UAE Christmas in unlike anything else
Festive markets are abound and malls across the country are adorned with decorations
UAE’s leaders have also wished residents a cheerful Christmas
HH Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces posted this on his Twitter account
From the UAE, the land founded in the spirit of tolerance, love and coexistence, we congratulate Christians across the world and wish them peace and happiness in celebrating Christmas.
— Ů…ŘŮ…ŘŻ بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) December 24, 2018
UAE is a land founded on the spirit of love, tolerance and coexistence: With the UAE set to host Pope Francis in February, truer words were never spoken.
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