Thousands of Christians were seen celebrating Christmas across the Arab world. Some flocked to churches at the dead of midnight, while others carried out processions on the streets to mark the birth of the prophet Jesus Christ.
Al Arabiya English brings you images from cities in the region that capture the essence of the beloved festival.
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