Assam celebrates Christmas

While in many places Christmas is being celebrated virtually due to the novel corona-virus pandemic, places like Kokrajhar, Morigaon, Digboi is celebrating the festival physically abiding by all Covid protocol. Prayers are being offered in the churches and people are seen wearing masks, maintaining social distance. All churches have been decked up with flowers and lights and also sanitized.

Celebrations in Morigaon and Digboi is on. People were rehearsing choirs on Thursday (December 24) for Today's celebration.

While in Kokrajhar the people of the Christian community are celebrating the holy festival at the Kokrajhar Town Baptist Church.

Assam Minister Pramila Rani Brahma extends Christmas, New Year greetings to everyone on the occasion of the holy festival.

After attending Christmas prayers speaking about Christmas celebrations the minister said that like every year, this year too prayers were offered for the well-being of everyone. She said that Lord Jesus would shower his blessings on all and hoped that everyone would live in peace and harmony.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma, Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu, Manipur CM N Biren Singh too took to Twitter and extends their wishes on Christmas.

The mood is festive and upbeat. Christmas celebrations are on across the state while following Covid protocol. People are singing, dancing  to celebrate the birth of Lord Jesus.

The pandemic has failed to dampen the spirits of devotees. With friends and family members, they prepare to celebrate the festival while avoiding any public gathering.

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