A believer is baptized during the Easter Vigil (the night before Easter) at a church in Beijing, China on the evening of March 30 - Photo: AFP
Easter usually takes place on the last Sunday of March or the first Sunday of April, to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus after his crucifixion.
Pope arrives to preside over Easter Mass in wheelchair
On big holidays, people will gather with family, relatives or friends, exchange good wishes and enjoy delicious food together.
Some countries also have the custom of painting eggs - a symbol of Easter because eggs are often seen as a sign of rebirth. Easter eggs are also often given as gifts during this holiday.
In some Catholic churches, priests also organize baptisms for some believers preparing to join Catholicism on this important occasion.
Pope Francis, the father of all Catholics, arrived in St. Peter's Square, Vatican to preside over Easter Mass in a wheelchair from 10am (local time).
According to AFP, during the 2 hour and 30 minute Easter Mass, the 87-year-old Pope showed no signs of fatigue. After the mass, he even greeted and blessed some of the faithful.
Previously, Pope Francis canceled the procession commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus on the evening of March 29 due to health reasons.
Also on Easter, Pope Francis called on Russia and Ukraine to exchange prisoners between the two sides.
A young woman holds an Easter candle and prays during the Easter Vigil Mass on the evening of March 30 at St. Kristoforos Church, Jakarta, Indonesia - Photo: AFP
Dominican nuns hold Easter candles at St. Kristoforos Church, Jakarta, Indonesia - Photo: AFP
Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, sprinkles holy water to bless those attending Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on the morning of March 31 - Photo: AFP
Priests from many countries, with different ethnicities and skin colors join in a prayer in St. Peter's Square on Easter morning - Photo: AFP
On the morning of March 31, people carry a palanquin with a statue of Jesus Christ damaged in the 2019 Easter bombing at St. Sebastian's Church in Katuwapitiya, Sri Lanka - Photo: AFP
People pray next to a statue of the Virgin Mary holding the body of Jesus on the morning of March 31 at the Sacred Heart Church in Lahore, Pakistan - Photo: AFP
Sorbian horsemen wearing traditional black costumes sing and ride horses during the traditional Sorbian Easter horse procession on the morning of March 31 in Ralbitz, eastern Germany - Photo: AFP
People pose next to pictures of King Charles III and Princess Catherine in front of Windsor Castle as the British royal family prepares to attend Easter Mass at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on the morning of March 31 - Photo: AFP
Police Chief of France's Val d'Oise province, Philippe Court (left) and French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin (right) arrive at the Saint Maclou church in Pontoise, north of Paris, to attend Easter Mass on the morning of March 31 - Photo: AFP
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