Special worship services, community feasts and distribution of Easter eggs marked Easter Sunday as Christian-majority Mizoram celebrated the day with religious solemnity.
The state-wide festivities commemorated the resurrection of Jesus Christ following his crucifixion, bringing together thousands in a display of faith and traditional gaiety.
Christian devotees across various denominations congregated at their local churches for special services during which biblical sermons on the resurrection were delivered, and prayers were held.
Local choirs also performed, and church members sang hymns during such worship services.
The sounds of the famous hymn “He Is Arisen” echoed through towns and villages as band parties of Salvation Army church took to the streets in the morning.
Various local churches also held “sunrise services,” a staple of the local observance where church members gathered at daybreak to offer special prayers.
The Easter Sunday celebration began on Saturday evening with special worship services by different churches and Catholic communities holding the Easter vigil.
On Sunday, most churches served high tea with Easter Eggs after worship services, while some churches, particularly United Pentecostal Church and Roman Catholic Church, held community feasts in the afternoon to celebrate the occasion.
Catholic communities also organised mass on Sunday, and they will also hold Easter procession or candlelight procession in the evening.
Easter is an important Christian festival or religious observance commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It is celebrated on the third day (first Sunday) after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ (Good Friday).
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Special worship services, community feast, mark Easter Sunday in Mizoram
