Saturday 27 / April / 2024
Muscat: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Oman Ali Javed along with all officers of the Mission and prominent Pakistanis participated in a special evening at a local hotel to mark Christmas celebrations organised by the Urdu Language Congregation of the Church in Muscat on December 22.
Welcoming the guests Reverend Zeresh Daniel, a Pakistani citizen, highlighted the contributions of the Christian community in Oman and gave a special sermon on the spirit and essence of Christmas. Church Choir and children marked the Event with their heartwarming performances embodying the Christmas spirit. The Ambassador wished the Christians across the Sultanate a Merry Christmas and appreciated the Pakistani Christian community for their immense and substantive contributions of furthering Pak-Oman Friendship.
The Ambassador presented ‘Certificates of Appreciation’ to prominent Christian Community members including Reverend Daniel (community services), Yousaf Azad Gill (voluntary services), Perwaiz Masih (community services), Noel B. Emmanuel (community& church services) and Sheheryar Tariq (Academic Excellence).
It was concurred to hold a similar program to mark Easter celebrations in 2018 and make special arrangements for overnight hosting of Pakistani Christians traveling from outside Muscat for the occasion.
There are 3,000 Pakistani Christians in Oman. Pakistani Christians have also established “Church of Pakistan” in Salalah, home to 70,000 Pakistanis.
