Easter Sunday Celebration In Nepal

Easter Sunday Celebration In Nepal

Nepali Christian artists are performing dance and activities in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 31, 2024, to mark Easter Sunday. Easter, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his crucifixion by the Romans around 30 A.D., is celebrated every Sunday. The date of Easter varies each year, typically falling between March 22 and April 25. Essentially, the holiday occurs on the first Sunday after the full Moon that follows the spring equinox. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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