📌Nadine Maenza, president of the International Religious Freedom Roundtables (IRF) said, “#MerryChristmas!! Wonderful seeing celebrations in this new church in #Kobani #Syria!"https://t.co/xN7zbPV3gO pic.twitter.com/zrultdngZA
— MedyaNews (@1MedyaNews) December 27, 2022
Hundreds of Christians in North and East Syria celebrated Christmas on Sunday, observing rituals, hymns and prayers in churches and in the streets.
Nadine Maenza, president of the International Religious Freedom Roundtables (IRF) shared a celebration message on her Twitter account, saying:
“Merry Christmas!! Wonderful seeing celebrations in this new church in #Kobani #Syria!”
My heart breaks for those who can’t celebrate #Christmas or other religious holidays openly due to fear of violence or persecution. We will continue to advocate for you. You are not forgotten.”
Official institutions of the mainly Kurdish-controlled areas in North and East Syria celebrated the Christmas holidays with the country’s Christian communities, announcing 25 December as a holiday for public servants.