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IN PHOTOS: Christians mark Resurrection Day with Easter eve procession in Mumbai

Updated On: 19 April, 2025 11:00 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Members of the Christian community gathered at St. Andrew’s Marathi Church in Agripada area of Mumbai on Saturday to take part in the Easter eve procession. Pics/Shadab Khan

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Easter is one of the highly revered festivals for Christians around the world, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ, believed to have occurred three days after his crucifixion. Pics/Shadab Khan

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Easter is one of the highly revered festivals for Christians around the world, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ, believed to have occurred three days after his crucifixion. Pics/Shadab Khan
The procession was held as part of Easter celebrations, which mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is one of the most important festivals in the Christian calendar

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The procession was held as part of Easter celebrations, which mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is one of the most important festivals in the Christian calendar

Several community members in Mumbai participated in the procession with devotion and reverence

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Several community members in Mumbai participated in the procession with devotion and reverence

Many families, children, and elders of the community joined the solemn walk

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Many families, children, and elders of the community joined the solemn walk

The festival is a symbol of triumph over sorrow, a celebration of hope, and the promise of new beginnings

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The festival is a symbol of triumph over sorrow, a celebration of hope, and the promise of new beginnings

Worshippers from the Christian community attend the midnight and early morning Easter Masses across the world

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Worshippers from the Christian community attend the midnight and early morning Easter Masses across the world

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