Christmas Ceremony underscores Pakistan’s commitment to interfaith harmony and cultural diversity
Washington, DC: A special ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.C., to celebrate Christmas, underscoring Pakistan’s commitment to interfaith harmony and cultural diversity.
During the ceremony, a Christmas cake was cut, and gifts were presented to the Christian staff members in appreciation of their dedicated service.
Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh highlighted the importance of religious tolerance and coexistence.
“Pakistan is a multicultural, multilingual, and multi-ethnic society. It is a place whose socio-cultural, religious, and other traditions have been nurtured and matured over millennia,” said the Ambassador.
We have learned through history that building identities and interactions on commonalities rather than differences will not only stand us in good stead today but will also sustain harmony and interfaith coexistence from a futuristic standpoint, he continued.
“Respect for all religions and sharing in one another’s joy strengthens the bonds of humanity,” stated the Ambassador.
He said that Christmas is not just a happy occasion for the followers of Christianity; it is a joyous occasion for people all around the world.
We Muslims believe that Christ was a prophet among the chosen messengers of God, one who merited the grace and respect of a revealed scripture.
The Ambassador said that the UN resolutions on interfaith harmony represented global consensus on interfaith harmony and on discouraging incitement to hatred within the universally accepted human rights framework.
“We wish our Christian brethren a joyous and festive celebration,” the Ambassador said in his message.
“I wish the New Year 2026 brings peace, progress, and prosperity to the entire world, and that the spirit of Christmas is cherished by mankind not only in 2026 but throughout the months and years ahead,” he concluded.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
