Pakistani Christian devotees attend a service marking Easter at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Lahore on April 5, 2015. Christians around the world have been marking Holy Week, Easter and the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. AFP PHOTO / Arif Ali

A prayer on Easter

Easter celebrations were held across Pakistan with special church services, candlelight and exchange of Easter eggs.
Published April 5, 2015

Easter Sunday is typically the most well-attended service of the year for Christian churches, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Pakistan, Easter was celebrated nationwide with special church services, candlelight and exchange of Easter eggs which signify 'new life'.

Christian devotees attend a service marking Easter at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Lahore on April 5, 2015. Christians around the world have been marking Holy Week, Easter and the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. — AFP
Christian devotees attend a service marking Easter at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Lahore on April 5, 2015. Christians around the world have been marking Holy Week, Easter and the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. — AFP
Devotees attend a service marking Easter at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Lahore.— AFP
Devotees attend a service marking Easter at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Lahore.— AFP
Christian devotees attend a service marking Easter at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Rawalpindi. — AFP
Christian devotees attend a service marking Easter at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Rawalpindi. — AFP
A Christian woman lights a candle in front of a religious statue during Easter celebrations at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Lahore. — Reuters
A Christian woman lights a candle in front of a religious statue during Easter celebrations at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Lahore. — Reuters
A woman prays during Easter service at St. Oswald's Church in Lahore.— AP
A woman prays during Easter service at St. Oswald's Church in Lahore.— AP
Christian devotees embrace while attending a service marking Easter at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Rawalpindi on April 5, 2015.—AFP
Christian devotees embrace while attending a service marking Easter at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Rawalpindi on April 5, 2015.—AFP
Devotees light candles during Easter service in Karachi.— AP
Devotees light candles during Easter service in Karachi.— AP
Christians pray during Easter service in Karachi.— AP
Christians pray during Easter service in Karachi.— AP
Devotees attend a service marking Easter at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Lahore on April 5, 2015.— AFP
Devotees attend a service marking Easter at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Lahore on April 5, 2015.— AFP
A service marking Easter at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Lahore. — AFP
A service marking Easter at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Lahore. — AFP
Prayers during an Easter service at a church in Karachi, Pakistan.— AP
Prayers during an Easter service at a church in Karachi, Pakistan.— AP
Christian devotees attend a service marking Easter at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Rawalpindi.— AFP
Christian devotees attend a service marking Easter at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Rawalpindi.— AFP
Christians pray during Easter service in Karachi, Pakistan, Sunday, April 5, 2015.— AP
Christians pray during Easter service in Karachi, Pakistan, Sunday, April 5, 2015.— AP
Pakistani Christian devotees attend a service marking Easter at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Lahore on April 5, 2015 — AFP
Pakistani Christian devotees attend a service marking Easter at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Lahore on April 5, 2015 — AFP