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In pictures: Easter celebrations around the world

Every year, Easter is celebrated with a whole lot of pomp and grandeur all over the world. One of the most auspicious days of Christianity, Easter reinstates the faith of victory of life over death and the promise of eternal life. It is believed that three days after Jesus Christ was crucified, he returned from the dead.

After Jesus Christ was crucified, he was buried in his tomb. However, after three days, he rose from the dead and appeared in front of Mary Magdalene, one of his disciples. Easter is celebrated on the day Jesus Christ came back from the dead.

There are lots of ways people celebrate Easter around the world that are different from how Nigerians mark it.  Take a look at the other traditions here.

Worshippers in Philippines gathered to get a glimpse of the traditional procession.
In the capital Manila, children dressed as angels and prayed.
Worshippers young and old joined together to light candles in Kiberia district in Kenya
At the St. Sebastian’s Church in Katuwapitiya, Sri Lanka, a Catholic priest gave Holy communion to Christian devotees.

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