Thousands of worshippers flocked to Easter Sunday services across the UAE.
Christians from all parts of the globe who call the Emirates home came together to mark the religious festival and join calls for a better future in a world divided by bitter conflict and pressing climate change challenges.
People of all faiths have united this year in a show of religious harmony, with Ramadan, Easter and Passover being marked together this year.
While Easter and Passover typically fall at similar times of the year, they only coincide with Ramadan about once every 30 years.
Parishioners turned out at force to pledge their commitment to their faith at Dubai's St Mary's Catholic Church.
The emirate's oldest church was to hold nine Easter Sunday Masses, starting at 5.30am and concluding with a service in Arabic at 9pm.
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A huge congregation filled St Mary’s Church in Oud Metha, Dubai, for Easter Mass. Ruel Pableo for The National -
Christians came together in hope and optimism for better times to come. Ruel Pableo for The National -
The church is the oldest in Dubai and a focal point for the community. Ruel Pableo for The National -
The church was to hold nine services on Easter Sunday alone. Ruel Pableo for The National -
Catholics attend Easter Mass at St Mary’s Church in Oud Metha, Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National -
Catholics united by their faith pray during the Easter service. Ruel Pableo for The National -
This year, Easter coincides with Ramadan and Passover. Ruel Pableo for the National -
The three religious festivals only occur simultaneously about once every 30 years. Ruel Pableo for the National -
Catholics attend Easter Mass at St Mary’s Church in Oud Metha, Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National -
Catholics attend Easter Mass at St Mary’s Church in Oud Metha, Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National -
Catholics attend Easter Mass at St Mary’s Church in Oud Metha, Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National -
Catholics attend Easter Mass at St Mary’s Church in Oud Metha, Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National -
The Moses ben Maimon Synagogue at the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National -
Bishop Paolo Martinelli during the Easter service at the His Holiness Francis Church at the Abrahamic Family House. Pawan Singh / The National -
Abu Dhabi's Abrahamic Family House serves as a symbol of how people of all faiths can be unified. Pawan Singh / The National -
The multi-faith centre has hosted a number of services in honour of the Abrahamic religions of Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Pawan Singh / The National -
Bishop Martinelli delivers the Easter service. Pawan Singh / The National -
Christians from all parts of the globe who call the Emirates home came together to mark the religious festival. Pawan Singh / The National -
While Easter and Passover typically fall at similar times of the year, they only coincide with Ramadan about once every 30 years. Pawan Singh / The National -
Joyous events have been held all over the world to mark Easter. Pawan Singh / The National
Abu Dhabi's Abrahamic Family House serves as a symbol of how people of all faiths can be unified.
The multi-faith centre — which houses a mosque, a synagogue and a church — has hosted a number of services in recent days in honour of all the Abrahamic religions of Islam, Christianity and Judaism.
The Moses ben Maimon Synagogue at the venue on Wednesday hosted its first Passover.
It was the first time in UAE history that a purpose-built synagogue has hosted Passover.
An Easter service was held at the His Holiness Francis Church.
Joyous events have been held all over the world to mark Easter.
Pope Francis led an Easter vigil Mass at St Peter’s Basilica, in the Vatican City, on Saturday.
The pontiff, 86, is recovering from bronchitis, for which he spent three days in hospital.
