The Mumbai police have directed vendors at the popular Mahim congregation to wind up festivities two days in advance on Monday night to avoid crowding during the upcoming Christmas celebrations at St Michael’s Church in the area.

The Mahim police stated in a notice on Monday that a mass will be held at the church on Tuesday night followed by Christmas celebrations the following day. The fair, which started on December 16 was supposed to conclude on December 25. However, considering Christmas celebrations, the permission for Tuesday and Wednesday has been cancelled, stated a notice issued by the Mahim police station senior inspector Vinayak Vetal.