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Ukrainians move Christmas to December 25 to be ‘far from Moscow’

Ukrainians move Christmas to December 25 to be ‘far from Moscow’

  • The Orthodox Church of Ukraine formally broke away from the Russian Orthodox Church over Moscow’s annexation of Crimea in 2014
  • Most eastern Christian churches use the Julian calendar, where Christmas falls on January 7, rather than the Gregorian calendar used in everyday life and by Western churches
By AFP ·
How Saudi Arabia helmed Arab-Islamic delegation on Gaza diplomatic marathon

How Saudi Arabia helmed Arab-Islamic delegation on Gaza diplomatic marathon

By Ghadi Joudah ·
Saudi donations to Gaza via Sahem exceed $158 million

Saudi donations to Gaza via Sahem exceed $158 million

By MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·
KSRelief’s efforts to ease humanitarian crisis

KSRelief’s efforts to ease humanitarian crisis

By Ghadi Joudah  ·
Family feasts cap four months of Christmas celebrations in Philippines

Family feasts cap four months of Christmas celebrations in Philippines

By Ellie Aben ·
As Christians ready for Christmas, Pakistan PM emphasizes religious equality and tolerance video

As Christians ready for Christmas, Pakistan PM emphasizes religious equality and tolerance

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Photo/Fareen Bakery

Culinary Christmas delights in Saudi Arabia

By Rahaf Jambi and Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·
Indian Christians prepare for traditionally interfaith Christmas celebrations

Indian Christians prepare for traditionally interfaith Christmas celebrations

By Sanjay Kumar ·

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