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Iran Highlights Historic Ties to Christianity at Christmas Celebration

Wednesday, 07 January 2026 18:09
Saeed Jazari, chairman of the board of trustees of Ahl al-Bayt University in Tehran, underscored Iran’s deep historical connection to Christianity during a ceremony marking the birth of Jesus Christ, attended by domestic guests and foreign ambassadors in Tehran.

Iranian Armenians Celebrate New Year 2026 Alongside Christmas Festivities

Monday, 05 January 2026 20:20
Marking the birth of Jesus Christ, the Armenian community in Iran welcomed the New Year 2026 by cleaning churches, decorating Christmas trees, preparing gifts, and visiting the families of martyrs, veterans, and former prisoners of the Sacred Defense era.

Hamas Extends Christmas Greetings to Palestinian Christians in Gaza

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 19:17
Hazem Qassem, spokesperson for the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas, extended Christmas greetings to Palestinian Christians, particularly those in the Gaza Strip, stressing their shared suffering under Israel’s ongoing genocide in the besieged enclave despite ceasefire.

Protesters Rally in UK Shopping Centers Against Against Israel and Its Supporters

Saturday, 27 December 2025 13:18
Pro-Palestinian activists took to major UK shopping centers during the busy Christmas and New Year season, calling on shoppers to boycott companies backing Israel.

Nigeria; IMN Youth Join Christmas Services, Share Ayatollah Khamenei’s Message

Friday, 26 December 2025 19:07
Members of the Youth Forum of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, under the leadership of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, visited several churches across the country on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

Pope Condemns Gaza Crisis in First Christmas Sermon

Friday, 26 December 2025 13:19
In his inaugural Christmas address, Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful condemnation of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling for a ceasefire, humanitarian access, and renewed peace efforts.

Israeli Police Crack Down on Christmas Celebrations in Occupied Haifa

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 17:59
Israeli police forces raided Christmas celebrations in the Wadi al-Nisnas neighbourhood of occupied Haifa, detaining several Palestinian Christians, including one individual dressed as Santa Claus, amid growing restrictions on religious gatherings.

Nigeria's Christian Leader Salutes Ayatollah Khamenei For Christmas Message

Saturday, 28 December 2024 11:00
Bauchi (IP): Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Bauchi State, Reverend Father Abraham Damina Dumas, in an interview with Iran Press, has strongly lauded the leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, for his Christmas goodwill message which has been distributed to various churches across the African country by the Youth Forum of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria during Christmas celebrations.

Muslim Youth in Nigeria Attend Church Services, Spreading Leader's Message

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 20:10
Bauchi (IP) —Members of the Youth Forum of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria visited several churches nationwide on Wednesday to extend Christmas greetings to their Christian counterparts.

MFA Spokesperson Extends Christmas Greetings to Christians Worldwide

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 11:27
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei wished Christians worldwide a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in a post on X.