Abdullah Attends Bethlehem Christmas Midnight Mass

BETHLEHEM - UAE Foreign Minister Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, joined Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas and Palestinian Prime Minister, Dr Sallam Fayyad at the midnight mass at the church of Naecbmity here in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, to mark Christmas for the various Christian denominations.

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By (Wam)

Published: Sat 27 Dec 2008, 1:24 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 5:26 PM

The Christmas midnight mass was led by the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Fouad Twal, who, in his sermon, warmly welcomed all the guests, the pilgrims, President Abbas and Shaikh Abdullah, wishing them Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year with peace, stability and safety for all.

Later Shaikh Abdullah joined President Abbas and other senior Palestinian officials at a Christmas dinner held at the Franciscan.

Shaikh Abdullah expressed profound happiness for being part of the occasion.

“The UAE government and people are with the Palestinian people,” he said.

(Wam)

Published: Sat 27 Dec 2008, 1:24 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 5:26 PM

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