IN PHOTOS: Explore the diverse ways in which Easter is observed across nations

Updated On: 20 April, 2025 05:32 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Here`s an in-depth look at how countries around the world celebrated Easter this year, showcasing the rich diversity of customs and cultural expressions tied to this significant holiday. (Pics/ AFP)

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Here`s an in-depth look at how countries around the world celebrated Easter this year, showcasing the rich diversity of customs and cultural expressions tied to this significant holiday. (Pics/ AFP)

<p>Pope Francis blesses the crowd from the main balcony of St Peter’s Basilica during the Urbi et Orbi message and blessing to the city and the world, as part of Easter celebrations at St Peter’s Square in the Vatican</p>

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Pope Francis blesses the crowd from the main balcony of St Peter’s Basilica during the Urbi et Orbi message and blessing to the city and the world, as part of Easter celebrations at St Peter’s Square in the Vatican

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Armenian clergy members gather at the Holy Sepulchre Church in Jerusalem’s Old City to celebrate the Easter Mass

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For Christians, Easter symbolises hope and renewal, signifying the victory of life over death

<p>Orthodox worshippers attend the Easter service at Saint Michael`s Golden-Domed Cathedral in Kyiv on Sunday, even as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continued</p>

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Orthodox worshippers attend the Easter service at Saint Michael`s Golden-Domed Cathedral in Kyiv on Sunday, even as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continued

<p>Ukraine`s President noted that Russian forces persisted with shelling and attacks along the front lines, despite President Putin`s unexpected and short-lived Easter truce</p>
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Ukraine`s President noted that Russian forces persisted with shelling and attacks along the front lines, despite President Putin`s unexpected and short-lived Easter truce

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Devotees light candles at Saint Michael`s Golden-Domed Cathedral

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A family poses for picture after the Easter service in Saint Michael`s Golden-domed Cathedral in Kyiv

<p>In Ralbitz-Rosenthal, eastern Germany, Sorbian horsemen dressed in traditional black attire ride decorated horses and sing during the Sorbian Easter horseback procession, an ancient religious ritual</p>

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In Ralbitz-Rosenthal, eastern Germany, Sorbian horsemen dressed in traditional black attire ride decorated horses and sing during the Sorbian Easter horseback procession, an ancient religious ritual

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This centuries-old tradition, observed on Easter Sunday, symbolises the announcement of Jesus Christ’s resurrection

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The Sorbs are a Slavic minority living in eastern Germany near the German-Polish border

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