Easter eggs: Symbolism, legends and traditions
The concept of the hollow chocolate Easter egg seamlessly embodies the symbolism of Easter.
The concept of the hollow chocolate Easter egg seamlessly embodies the symbolism of Easter.
Easter signifies new beginnings and cherished moments with your family and friends! And there's no better way to celebrate the joy of Easter than by savouring a feast.
He also voiced "deep concern" over a flare-up in tensions between Israel and Palestinians. Recent violence in the Middle East "threatens the desired climate of trust and mutual respect needed to resume dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians," Francis said.
Archbishop, Rev Anil J Couto said, "This was the first time a Prime Minister has ever visited this Church so it was a happy moment."
Midnight Easter prayers were held at various churches in the country. People gathered at decorated churches and offered prayers on the holy occasion of Easter.
The shrines are a “source of comfort and orientation” in the face of the worst catastrophe in centuries. Over Good Friday and Easter, however, churches were unable to provide a space of refuge for solace in the midst of overwhelming gloom and doom.
Amid coronavirus lockdown, the devotees in India are celebrating Easter Sunday at their homes , attending the online mass as churches are closed to the general public for worship.
A majority of radical groups have been active on Facebook, calling for the boycotts of Muslim-owned businesses and spreading hate messages and fake news on the platform.
"Baghdadi said his organisation is ready to attack any city in the world any time. This is a threat to the entire world. Therefore, all countries should see that their defence forces are on alert," Wickremesinghe said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's Islamic religious affairs minister has appealed to Muslims to avoid gathering for Friday prayers and urged them to pray at home.
