Christians seeking reprieve from Covid-19 pandemic during Christmas prayers at Holy Rosary Church in Dhaka’s Tejgaon on Friday, December 25, 2020 Dhaka TribuneChristian devotees join special prayers for their biggest festival at Holy Rosary Church in Tejgaon, DhakaChristians have sought for reprieve from the global Covid-19 pandemic during the Christmas prayers. Newly-appointed Archbishop Bijoy N D'Cruz led a prayer service at Holy Rosary Church in Dhaka’s Tejgaon on Friday. Since morning, a significant presence of Christians has been seen in Holy Rosary Church. Christmas prayers being held at Holy Rosary Church on Friday, December 25, 2020 Dhaka TribuneBangladesh, along with the world, is celebrating Christmas Day, the birthday of Jesus Christ, first-century Jewish preacher and religious leader, on Friday. But due to the Covid-19 pandemic this year, the day will be celebrated on a limited scale, maintaining health safety rules, including maintaining social distancing and wearing masks everywhere.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 25, 2020 06:00 UTC