Easter Sunday, a day observed worldwide, marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It occurs three days after Jesus was crucified. Christians from all across the world celebrate Easter with joy after 40 days of Lent, a period when believers practice strict self-restraint and sacrifice their favourite food and dessert.
This time, Easter weekend took place under restrictions because of global coronavirus surges. Millions of Christians around the world, including India, celebrated the occasion in a traditional manner though some rituals were cancelled in order to adhere to COVID-19 norms. The celebrations were cancelled completely in India last year as the outbreak was at its peak.

Pope Francis celebrates the Eucharist during Easter Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica at The Vatican. 
Devotees receive communion during the final dawn mass on the occasion of Easter Sunday at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Prayagraj, UP. 
A man gives final touches to Easter eggs with a social message on the eve of Easter Sunday at Sion in Mumbai, Maharashtra. 
Clergyman and servers arrive for the Easter Sunday Mass celebrated by Primate of the Hungarian Catholic Church Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, Cardinal Peter Erdo in the Esztergom Basilica in the City of Esztergom, Hungary.
A man gives final touches to Easter eggs with a message on protection from COVID-19 on the eve of Easter Sunday at Sion in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa leads the Holy Saturday Easter Vigil procession in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally believed by many to be the site of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, in Jerusalem’s old city.
Spencer Slate, costumed as an underwater Easter bunny, places hard-boiled eggs on the sand in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
Actor Timothy Watkins carries a cross during his portrayal of Jesus Christ in a reenactment of the Journey to the Cross in Sydney, Australia.
Members of the Christian community take part in the Easter rally in Kolkata, West Bengal. 
An Armenian Christian worshipper lights candles during an Easter religious service in Yerevan.