IN PHOTOS: Christian devotees observe Good Friday across the globe

Updated On: 29 March, 2024 04:41 PM IST | Editor

Here is a glimpse into how Christians observe Good Friday through solemn ceremonies, fasting and prayer, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Scroll for more

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Here is a glimpse into how Christians observe Good Friday through solemn ceremonies, fasting and prayer, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Scroll for more

<p>Indonesian Catholics take part in a Passion of the Christ reenactment during Good Friday at the Jakarta Cathedral in Jakarta (Photo by Yasuyoshi CHIBA/AFP)</p>

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Indonesian Catholics take part in a Passion of the Christ reenactment during Good Friday at the Jakarta Cathedral in Jakarta (Photo by Yasuyoshi CHIBA/AFP)

<p>In Jakarta, Christians reenact Jesus` crucifixion through dramatic passion plays and processions, involving participants carrying crosses through the streets</p>

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In Jakarta, Christians reenact Jesus` crucifixion through dramatic passion plays and processions, involving participants carrying crosses through the streets

<p>These events aim to symbolise the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, drawing crowds of spectators and fostering a deep sense of religious devotion and reflection within the Christian community (Photo by Yasuyoshi CHIBA/AFP)</p>

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These events aim to symbolise the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, drawing crowds of spectators and fostering a deep sense of religious devotion and reflection within the Christian community (Photo by Yasuyoshi CHIBA/AFP)

<p>People watch the re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday in San Fernando, Pampanga province on March 29, 2024 (Photo by JAM STA ROSA/ AFP)</p>

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People watch the re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday in San Fernando, Pampanga province on March 29, 2024 (Photo by JAM STA ROSA/ AFP)

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Thiruvananthapuram: Christian devotees take part in a `Way of the Cross` procession marking Good Friday, in Thiruvananthapuram (PTI Photo)

<p>Christian devotees take part in the annual way of the cross ritual on Good Friday, which symbolises the final journey of Jesus Christ before he was crucified, in Colombo (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA/AFP)</p>

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Christian devotees take part in the annual way of the cross ritual on Good Friday, which symbolises the final journey of Jesus Christ before he was crucified, in Colombo (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA/AFP)

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Kolkata: Christan people participate in a procession to observe `Good Friday`, in Kolkata, Friday (PTI Photo)

<p>Hyderabad: Christian devotees during a play on crucifixion of Jesus Christ on the occasion of Good Friday at St. Joseph Church, in Hyderabad, Friday (PTI Photo)</p>

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Hyderabad: Christian devotees during a play on crucifixion of Jesus Christ on the occasion of Good Friday at St. Joseph Church, in Hyderabad, Friday (PTI Photo)

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