Members of Christian faith are celebrating Christmas Day today at home and abroad commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

Decoration of Christmas trees with colourful lights, special prayers, distribution of gifts among children, and exchange of pleasantries are the main features of the day’s festivities.

Christmas morning prayer is held at the Holy Rosary Church in Dhaka's Tejgaon area on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. Photo: Prabir Das

A child and a man dressed as Snata Clause during the Christmas program held at Pan Pacific Sonargaon hotel in Dhaka on Wednesday morning, December 25, 2019. Photo: Prabir Das

People attend Christmas morning prayer held at the Holy Rosary Church in Dhaka's Tejgaon area on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. Photo: Prabir Das

A man shows tricks during a Christmas program held at Pan Pacific Sonargaon hotel in Dhaka on Wednesday morning, December 25, 2019. Photo: Prabir Das

Christmas morning prayer is held at the Holy Rosary Church in Dhaka's Tejgaon area on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. Photo: Prabir Das

A child dressed as Santa Claus during a Christmas program held at Pan Pacific Sonargaon hotel in Dhaka on Wednesday morning, December 25, 2019. Photo: Prabir Das

Children rejoice during a Christmas program held at Pan Pacific Sonargaon hotel in Dhaka on Wednesday morning, December 25, 2019. Photo: Prabir Das