Good Friday, a significant day in the Christian faith, was solemnly observed across India on April 18. Marked on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday, it commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his sacrifice at Calvary.
1 / 7Kolkata | Churches throughout Kolkata marked Good Friday with prayer services attended by devotees, while several religious processions were held across the city to commemorate the solemn occasion. (Image: AP)
2 / 7Guwahati | In Guwahati, the northeastern city observed Good Friday with solemn prayer services and reenactments of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ to honor the day’s significance. (Image: AP)
3 / 7Delhi | In the national capital, a large gathering of devotees attended Good Friday prayers at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. (Image: PTI)
4 / 7Mumbai | In Mumbai, churches held Good Friday prayers and religious processions across the city, where devotees also reenacted the crucifixion of Jesus Christ to mark the solemn occasion. (Image: PTI)
5 / 7Jammu | Devotees in Jammu took part in a Good Friday procession, carrying crosses to honor and reflect on the solemn significance of the day. (Image: PTI)
6 / 7Prayagraj | Christian devotees in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, held a Good Friday procession outside St. Joseph Cathedral. Prayers were also offered during a special mass at All Saints Cathedral Church, popularly known as Patthar Girjaghar. (Image: PTI)
7 / 7Hyderabad | In Hyderabad, several churches observed Good Friday with special services featuring prayers, reflective sessions, and community gatherings. At St. Joseph’s Cathedral, members of the Christian community participated in a reenactment of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion. Churches such as CSI Wesley Church at Clock Tower, St. Mary’s Basilica, and St. George’s Church on Abids Road also held day-long prayers and reflections to mark the occasion. (Image: PTI)
