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Christians marking Holy Week across the world

Christians are celebrating Holy Week with processions and reenactments across the globe.

April 4, 2026

4 April 2026

Christians are celebrating Holy Week with processions and reenactments across the globe.

The week between Palm Sunday and Easter, known as Holy Week, is the most sacred time of the year for Christian faithful as they commemorate the passion of Jesus Christ.

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