Holy Week Celebrations in pics: Here's how US and the world mark Good Friday, Easter
Holy Week, the most sacred time of the year for Christians, marks the commemoration of Jesus’ passion, from Palm Sunday to Easter.
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Rio De Janeiro, Brazil: On Good Friday, April 18, 2025, Luiz Henrique portrayed Jesus Christ in a powerful reenactment of the Way of the Cross during Holy Week celebrations at the Complexo do Alemão favela in Rio de Janeiro. ((AP Photo/Bruna Prado))
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Spain: The Holy Tuesday procession of Las Siete Palabras (The Seven Words) took place during Holy Week celebrations in Zamora, a city in northwestern Spain. The procession, part of the region's rich religious tradition, saw members of the younger generation carrying on the centuries-old ritual. (Photo by CESAR MANSO / AFP)
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Brazil: On April 16, 2025, Catholic faithful gathered at a cemetery in Juazeiro, Bahia State, Brazil, during Holy Week celebrations. Dressed in white, they lit candles and prayed for the souls of the departed, honouring the tradition of remembering the dead during this solemn time. ((Photo by Rafael Martins / AFP))
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Mexico: On April 17, 2025, as part of Holy Week observances, a volunteer participated in the "Washing of the Feet" ceremony at the Mexico-US border in Playas de Tijuana, Baja California State, Mexico. Organised by the Coalition for the Defence of Migrants, the poignant ritual involved washing a migrant's feet.( Photo by Guillermo Arias / AFP)
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