Christian community celebrates Christmas amid strict security.

HYDERABAD -- The Christian community celebrated Christmas with religious fervor and festivity here Friday as events in the churches and parties held at different places.

The Christmas celebrations began with midnight mass late Thursday night in all the churches of Hyderabad.

The main midnight mass occasions were held at St Thomas Church Civil Line and St Philip Church Tilak Incline where thousands of people gathered.

Addressing the people, the Bishop of the Diocese of Hyderabad Church of Pakistan highlighted the importance of Christmas. He advised the community members to follow the message of Christmas to enlighten the world.

During the mass, prayers for peace, development and prosperity of Pakistan were also offered. The prayers were followed by distribution...