UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has sent a message of “joy and peace” to people celebrating Christmas in the UAE and across the world. He wished residents and their families well in a post on social media.
“Sincere best wishes to those celebrating Christmas, both in the UAE and around the world. May the occasion be one of peace and happiness for you and your families,”, the UAE President tweeted.
Christians across the Emirates filed into churches and stood outside chapels to listen in on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services.
Thousands gathered to celebrate the festive season and look ahead to the New Year. Services offered people an opportunity to reflect on a challenging 2023, not least the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
About 1,500 people joined together to pray and attend festivities at St Mary's Catholic Church in Dubai on Monday morning, and many gathered at St Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi on Christmas Eve on Sunday night.
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