Easter service at St Mary's Church in Dubai - in pictures

Worshippers attend Easter Sunday mass at St Mary's Catholic Church in Oud Metha, Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
Worshippers attend Easter Sunday mass at St Mary's Catholic Church in Oud Metha, Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
Tens of thousands of worshippers are expected at services across the UAE
Tens of thousands of worshippers are expected at services across the UAE
Attendances have been high at the services
Attendances have been high at the services
The faithful attend mass
The faithful attend mass
Services take place in several languages, including Arabic, Malayalam and Urdu
Services take place in several languages, including Arabic, Malayalam and Urdu
Easter is the most important festival for Christians
Easter is the most important festival for Christians
Services take place throughout the week and culminate on Easter Sunday
Services take place throughout the week and culminate on Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday Mass at St Mary's Catholic Church in Dubai's Oud Metha
Easter Sunday Mass at St Mary's Catholic Church in Dubai's Oud Metha
About a million Catholics live in the UAE and they come from all parts of the world
About a million Catholics live in the UAE and they come from all parts of the world
More people can attend Easter Sunday services now as the UAE has switched its weekend to Saturday-Sunday
More people can attend Easter Sunday services now as the UAE has switched its weekend to Saturday-Sunday
Easter Sunday mass at St Mary's Catholic Church
Easter Sunday mass at St Mary's Catholic Church
Services continue until the evening
Services continue until the evening