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Countries that do not celebrate Christmas

Mon, 9 Dec 2024 Source: Mercy Mensah

1. Afghanistan

2. Algeria

3. Bahrain

4. Bhutan

5. Brunei

6. China (except for Hong Kong and Macau)

7. Comoros

8. Djibouti

9. Egypt (except for Coptic Christians)

10. Iran

11. Iraq (except for Christians)

12. Israel (except for Christians)

13. Jordan (except for Christians)

14. Kazakhstan

15. Kosovo

16. Kuwait

17. Libya

18. Malaysia (except for Christians)

19. Maldives

20. Mauritania

21. Morocco

22. Oman

23. Pakistan

24. Palestine (except for Christians)

25. Qatar

26. Saudi Arabia

27. Somalia

28. Syria (except for Christians)

29. Tajikistan

30. Tunisia

31. Turkey

32. Turkmenistan

33. United Arab Emirates

34. Uzbekistan

35. Yemen

. Afghanistan, a country in South Asia, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. The majority of the population follows Islam, and Christmas is not a significant holiday in the country.

. In Algeria, a country in North Africa, Christmas is not widely celebrated. The majority of the population is Muslim, and Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr are more significant in the country.

. Bahrain, a small island nation in the Middle East, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. The majority of the population is Muslim, and Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr are more important in the country.

. Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas, does not celebrate Christmas. Instead, the country focuses on its own unique cultural and religious traditions, such as the Buddhist New Year.

. Brunei, a Muslim-majority country in Southeast Asia, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr are more significant in the country, and Christmas is not widely observed.

. In China, Christmas is not traditionally celebrated, except in certain regions like Hong Kong and Macau, which have a significant Christian population. In mainland China, Christmas is not a national holiday.

. Comoros, a small island nation off the coast of East Africa, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. The majority of the population is Muslim, and Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr are more significant in the country.

. Djibouti, a Muslim-majority country in the Horn of Africa, does not celebrate Christmas. Instead, the country focuses on Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr, which are more important in the country.

. In Egypt, Christmas is not traditionally celebrated by the majority Muslim population. However, Coptic Christians in the country do observe Christmas, which is an important holiday for them.

. Iran, a Muslim-majority country in the Middle East, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr are more significant in the country, and Christmas is not widely observed.

. Iraq, a Muslim-majority country in the Middle East, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. However, some Christians in the country do observe Christmas, which is an important holiday for them.

. Israel, a Jewish-majority country in the Middle East, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. However, some Christians in the country do observe Christmas, which is an important holiday for them.

. Jordan, a Muslim-majority country in the Middle East, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. However, some Christians in the country do observe Christmas, which is an important holiday for them.

. Kazakhstan, a Muslim-majority country in Central Asia, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr are more significant in the country, and Christmas is not widely observed.

. Kosovo, a Muslim-majority country in Southeast Europe, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr are more significant in the country, and Christmas is not widely observed.

. Kuwait, a Muslim-majority country in the Middle East, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr are more significant in the country, and Christmas is not widely observed.

. Libya, a Muslim-majority country in North Africa, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr are more significant in the country, and Christmas is not widely observed.

. Malaysia, a Muslim-majority country in Southeast Asia, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. However, some Christians in the country do observe Christmas, which is an important holiday for them.

. Maldives, a Muslim-majority country in the Indian Ocean, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr are more significant in the country, and Christmas is not widely observed.

. Mauritania, a Muslim-majority country in West Africa, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr are more significant in the country, and Christmas is not widely observed.

. Morocco, a Muslim-majority country in North Africa, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr are more significant in the country, and Christmas is not widely observed.

. Oman, a Muslim-majority country in the Middle East, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr are more significant in the country, and Christmas is not widely observed.

. Pakistan, a Muslim-majority country in South Asia, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. However, some Christians in the country do observe Christmas, which is an important holiday for them.

. Palestine, a Muslim-majority territory in the Middle East, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. However, some Christians in the territory do observe Christmas, which is an important holiday for them.

. Qatar, a Muslim-majority country in the Middle East, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr are more significant in the country, and Christmas is not widely observed.

. Saudi Arabia, a Muslim-majority country in the Middle East, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr are more significant in the country, and Christmas is not widely observed.

. Somalia, a Muslim-majority country in East Africa, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr are more significant in the country, and Christmas is not widely observed.

. Syria, a Muslim-majority country in the Middle East, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. However, some Christians in the country do observe Christmas, which is an important holiday for them.

. Tajikistan, a Muslim-majority country in Central Asia, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr are more significant in the country, and Christmas is not widely observed.

. Tunisia, a Muslim-majority country in North Africa, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr are more significant in the country, and Christmas is not widely observed.

. Turkey, a Muslim-majority country in the Middle East, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr are more significant in the country, and Christmas is not widely observed.

. Turkmenistan, a Muslim-majority country in Central Asia, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr are more significant in the country, and Christmas is not widely observed.

United Arab Emirates, a Muslim-majority country in the Middle East, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr are more significant in the country, and Christmas is not widely observed.

. Uzbekistan, a Muslim-majority country in Central Asia, does not traditionally celebrate Christmas. Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr are more significant in the country, and Christmas is not widely observed.

Source: Mercy Mensah