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Christmas 2020

Egypt’s Copts celebrate Christmas at home

Egypt’s Copts celebrate Christmas at home

  • Coptic Orthodox churches celebrated Christmas on Wednesday night
  • A ban on public attendance at religious festivals meant that Egypt’s streets failed to witness the usual celebrations
By Mohammed Abu Zaid ·
Retired Aramco staff recall Christmas festivities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province photos

Retired Aramco staff recall Christmas festivities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province

By MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·
PM Khan calls for safe Christmas celebrations as coronavirus rages 

PM Khan calls for safe Christmas celebrations as coronavirus rages 

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Special Despite coronavirus, a merry Christmas at Karachi orphanage for Catholic girls

Despite coronavirus, a merry Christmas at Karachi orphanage for Catholic girls

By NAIMAT KHAN ·
Special Filipinos find a way to celebrate Christmas amid coronavirus quarantine

Filipinos find a way to celebrate Christmas amid coronavirus quarantine

By Ellie Aben ·
It is work as usual for Al-Qadisiyah captain Rhys Williams amid busy Christmas season

It is work as usual for Al-Qadisiyah captain Rhys Williams amid busy Christmas season

By John Duerden ·
Special Silent night for Bethlehem as coronavirus keeps pilgrims away

Silent night for Bethlehem as coronavirus keeps pilgrims away

By HAZEM BALOUSHA ·
Special Bethlehem facing canceled Christmas, ‘unparalleled’ recession

Bethlehem facing canceled Christmas, ‘unparalleled’ recession

By HAZEM BALOUSHA ·
Special UAE expats thankful to enjoy Christmas away from tough COVID-19 lockdowns

UAE expats thankful to enjoy Christmas away from tough COVID-19 lockdowns

By Rebecca Anne Proctor ·
Special There is precious little joy to be found in Lebanon this Christmas

There is precious little joy to be found in Lebanon this Christmas

By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·
Beirut port explosion: Nearly five months on, residents’ trauma has healed little

Beirut port explosion: Nearly five months on, residents’ trauma has healed little

By NAJIA AL-HOUSSARI ·
Special Bahrain church project cements Gulf region’s reputation for religious tolerance

Bahrain church project cements Gulf region’s reputation for religious tolerance

By Rawaa Talass ·
Gaza Christians face canceled Christmas amid pandemic

Gaza Christians face canceled Christmas amid pandemic

By HAZEM BALOUSHA ·

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