Billions worldwide mark the birth of Jesus of Nazareth with various customs, many choose to focus on family, joy and prayer — even in a world roiled by mass shootings, continuing conflict in Ukraine and crises around the globe. Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend the ceremony, the first one held since the war in Gaza began in 2023. In Iraq, people attend a Christmas Eve service at the Monastery of the Martyrs Mar Behnam and Marth Sarah, belonging to the Syriac Catholics in the town of Qaraqosh.
Published at: 2025-12-24 21:01:30
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