Christmas festival being celebrated across the globe, today

December 25: The celebration of birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas is being celebrated across the country and the world today.

The government of Nepal has declared public holiday for Christian population in the country.

Meanwhile on the occasion, President Bidya Devi Bhandari has extended best wishes to all Nepali Christian brothers and sisters at home and abroad on the occasion of Christmas Day.

President Bhandari has wished good health, happiness and peace and prosperity to all on this occasion.

President Bhandari has said that festivals like Christmas have played an important role in promoting harmony and good will among people of various communities.

Similarly, Vice-president Nanda Bahadur Pun has also congratulated all the Nepali brothers and sisters observing this festival today. Stating that diverse religious and cultural festivals have helped maintain social unity, goodwill and religious tolerance in the country.

Vice-president Pun has said that this festival further strengthens the Nepali people’s unity and collaboration.

Likewise, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has wished for happiness, prosperity and good health among all Christian Nepali sisters and brothers on the occasion of Christmas.