Harmonious Christmas celebration amid religious diversity in Indonesia


Women arrange Christmas decorations to prepare for the Christmas mass at the SPM Ratu Rosario Suci Cathedral in Semarang, Central Java province, Indonesia, December 23, 2023, in this photo taken by Antara Foto via Reuters.

JAKARTA (Bernama): The Christian community in Indonesia, a predominantly Muslim country, welcomed Christmas with peace and joy contributing to the country’s religious diversity.

The spirit of unity is evident as they participated in church ceremonies since last night, shared festive meals with family, and visited relatives and friends throughout the country.

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