Mumbai: Christmas is the time of the year when the streets are decked up, and stores have fancy displays. The whole country gets together in the festive spirit, celebrating in their own style. The festival
is celebrated across the world, especially by the Christian community. Talking about the winter festival in India's financial capital, Mumbai, the festival is a blend of lights, music, traditions, and community spirit.
People from all faiths across the Dream City gather in Churches for midnight masses, carols, and prayers. One of the beautiful churches in the city that you must attend is the Afghan Church, which is situated in the southern part of Mumbai, Colaba. Here's everything you need to know about the Anglican Church, built by the British.
About the Afghan Church
The St John, Evangelist Church, or popularly known as the Afghan Church, is on the path of regaining its former glory. The church in Colaba was built in the 19th Century in memory of the lives lost during the first Anglo-Afghan war (1838-1843). The Anglican church is situated in Navy Nagar in Colaba. The church was built in the Early English Perpendicular Gothic style, and the Anglican Church was consecrated on January 7, 1858, by Bishop John Harding of the Church of England and dedicated to St John the Evangelist.
