Like other parts of the globe, Merry Christmas the birthday of Jesus Christ was celebrated with full religious fervour and gaiety across the Jammu region today.
Special prayers were offered across the Winter Capital of the State and other churches of Jammu region.
All the churches were specially decorated befitting the occasion by the members of Christian community.
Thousands of people thronged the churches, especially the St Garrison Church, Gandhi Nagar, where the main function was organised.
The Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services and Sports R S Chib also visited the St Marry’s Garrison Church and joined the Christmas celebrations there. He also congratulated the people on the auspicious day and prayed for peace and prosperity of the State.
The churches witnessed a huge rush of people and children attired colourfully wished "Merry Christmas" to their friends.
The Santa Claus was the central of attraction of the people on the occasion. People of other communities were seen greeting their Christian brethren and hugging and exchanging gifts with each other.
Special prayers were held in the churches for peace and prosperity in the State.
Tight security arrangements were also made for incident-free celebrations.
