In photos: Christmas Eve mass in Dubai and Sharjah

The Christian community across these emirates attended Church services

Last updated: December 25, 2019 | 19:43

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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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