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In pictures: Easter celebrated around the world from Greece to Iraq

By Susan Darwin

In pictures: Easter celebrated around the world from Greece to Iraq
Getty Images He is sitting on a chair (on left) facing the right corner of the picture. Behind him is a raised area with an arrangement of flowers

Christians around the world are celebrating Easter.

All Christians, from Orthodox and Western churches, are observing the holiday on the same day this year - not often the case because the churches use different calendars.

In Greece, the sky lit up with fireworks, while worshippers in Jerusalem lit candles at the church where Jesus is said to have been crucified and buried.

Here is a look at how some have been celebrating the holiday as days of festivities culminate in Easter Sunday.

Getty Images Crowds of people outside in Jerusalem. There are four men sitting on the shoulders of other men. They are wearing matching t-shirts depicting Jesus, with Arabic inscription.
Getty Images A priest wearing white waves a wet brush over the baskets which are sitting on the floor in a line. Behind the baskets are people including children. In the background on the left, there is a partial view of steps leading to the church
Getty Images The members are wearing all white including habits and are holding candles
Getty Images A priest is reading from scripture in the centre and around him is the congregation, some who are holding candles
Getty Images Clergy and worshippers stand in a circle around a lit pyre as the vigil is under way
Getty Images There are multiple people gathered, some women who have their heads covered. There are lanterns hanging from the ceiling
Getty Images Men and women stand holding lit candles.
Getty Images A long table laden with filled baskets and eggs and cakes sits between worshippers who stand before the priest. The women wear headscarves.
Getty Images The congregation stands in a crowd. In the centre is a line of boys and girls who are part of the service, wearing white robes with red trimmings. The boy in front carries a wooden cross engraved with Arabic inscriptions
Getty Images The archbishop - in the centre of the procession - holds a crown of thorns inside the church. There are other members of the service before and behind him
Getty Images Congregation stands at pews with hands held up in prayer (palms facing up)
Getty Images People are gathered outside on hilltops to watch the fireworks at night
Getty Images Men and boys who are part of the service carry wooden crosses as the walk past the congregation, some of whom reach out to touch the crosses.

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