Easter Celebrations Take Place Across the Globe: Leaders Extend Greetings
The festival of Easter is being celebrated across the world today, signifying the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion and death at Calvary on Good Friday. According to a report from NewsOnAir, Easter celebrations have been reported from different parts of the country and abroad, with special masses being held at churches to mark the day.
In India, President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the occasion of Easter festival today. As per NewsOnAir, in a social media post, the President said that this festival inspires the spirit of new hope and new beginnings. She added that the teachings of Jesus Christ inspire humanity to follow the path of love and sacrifice.
The President also prayed that this festival of joy and hope bring peace and prosperity to all. Vice President Dhankhar, as reported by NewsOnAir, said that Easter symbolizes hope and renewal through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He added that his timeless teachings of compassion, forgiveness, and service guide humanity toward building a harmonious society.
The Vice-President prayed that this holy day inspires all to renew their commitment towards the welfare of the vulnerable and to embody Christ’s message of unconditional love. Prime Minister Modi, in a social media post, said that this Easter festival is special because, worldwide, the Jubilee Year is being observed with immense fervour. He prayed that this sacred occasion inspires hope, renewal, and compassion in every person.
In Mizoram, Easter Sunday is being observed with joy and full religious fervour in all parts of the state, as per NewsOnAir. Believers of the Christian faith observed the solemn day with mass, prayers, singing gospel hymns, presentation of choirs, and biblical sermons. A large number of faithful congregated in their respective Churches in the morning to welcome the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The Presbyterian Synod, the biggest Christian denomination in the state, the Baptist Church of Mizoram, and the Salvation Army took to the Sunrise Service in various parts of the state to mark the significance of the solemn occasion. The all-time inspirational Christian hymn “Up from the grave He arose” beautifully played by the band party of Salvation Army reverberated throughout the hills and valleys of Mizoram. Community feasts are also being arranged in some localities to welcome the resurrection of Christ, as reported by NewsOnAir.
In Tamil Nadu, special church services are being held since wee hours to mark the celebrations today. According to NewsOnAir, Easter Sunday is also the completion of the forty days of fasting observed by many Christians all over the world. People express their happiness by celebrating with sumptuous food and all that they renounced for the past forty days. Churches are decorated with festoons signifying Christ’s victory over death.
In Tamil Nadu, it is festivity with Easter eggs, hot cross buns, and the age-old Biriyani at most of the houses along with the traditional payasam. In Kerala, devotees thronged the churches across the state to attend midnight masses and early morning prayers to celebrate Easter. The event marks the culmination of the Holy Week of prayers, penitence, and recalling the final phase of Jesus Christ’s life, as per NewsOnAir.
The Easter celebrations are a significant event in the Christian calendar, and the greetings from the Indian leaders reflect the country’s commitment to promoting interfaith harmony and respect. As reported by NewsOnAir, the celebrations are taking place with great enthusiasm and fervour across the globe, with people coming together to mark the occasion with prayers, hymns, and traditional festivities.
The Easter celebrations are also a reminder of the teachings of Jesus Christ, which emphasize love, compassion, and sacrifice. As President Murmu said, the festival inspires the spirit of new hope and new beginnings, and the Prime Minister prayed that the occasion inspires hope, renewal, and compassion in every person. The Vice-President’s message also highlighted the importance of Easter in promoting a harmonious society.
Overall, the Easter celebrations are a significant event that brings people together in a spirit of joy, hope, and renewal. As NewsOnAir reports, the celebrations are taking place with great enthusiasm and fervour across the globe, and the greetings from the Indian leaders reflect the country’s commitment to promoting interfaith harmony and respect.
Source: NewsOnAir
