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It a time of festive cheer, time for family and self reflection. On Christmas Eve, many Christians in Dubai headed to St. Mary's Church to attend mass.
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The Church was decked in finery and some spots were immediately crowded by picture takers.
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Worshippers greet each other after the Christmas Mass at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Sharjah.
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The lines for Mass may have been long, but they were orderly.
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The members of Christian community attend the Christmas Mass at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Sharjah.
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In St. Mary’s Church, on Christmas eve, the following masses were held: 3.30pm in English; 5pm in French; 7pm in English; and 9pm in Arabic.
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Worshippers light candles as they celebrate Christmas at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Sharjah.
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The Christian community comes together at St. Mary's Church in Dubai on December 24.
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Worshippers greet each other after the Christmas Mass at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Sharjah.
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The members of Christian Community attend the Christmas Mass at St. Mary's Church in Dubai. 24th December 2019.
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The members of Christian community attend the Christmas Mass at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Sharjah.
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The members of Christian Community attend the Christmas Mass at St. Mary's Church in Dubai. 24th December 2019.
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A spirit of comradery prevails in these kind of gathering.
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Worshippers light candles as they celebrate Christmas at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Sharjah.
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The faithful attend Christmas Eve mass.
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Worshippers take photos after the Christmas Mass at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Sharjah.
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The Indian Orthodox Church burns the palm leaves in a symbolic bonfire during the Christmas liturgy.
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A close up of the symbolic burning of palm leaves in St Thomas Orthodox Church, Oud Metha.
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The members of Christian community attend the Christmas Mass at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Sharjah.
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Crowds gathered for the mass at St. Thomas Orthodox Church, Dubai
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Anglican service in progress at the Holy Trinity Church in Dubai as they celebrate Christmas.
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St. Thomas Orthodox Church Chief celebrant, Metropolitan Dr. Yuhanon Mar Chrisostomos
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St. Thomas Orthodox Church Chief celebrant, Metropolitan Dr. Yuhanon Mar Chrisostomos
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Anglican service in progress at the Holy Trinity Church in Dubai as they celebrate Christmas.
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Proceedings inside St. Thomas Orthodox Church
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People are out and about in Santa costumes in Oud Mehta
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Spotted...man in a Santa suit. Merry Christmas
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Anglican service in progress at the Holy Trinity Church in Dubai as they celebrate Christmas.
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