Updated: March 29, 2013, 12:00 AM
In pictures: Easter weekend around the world
epa03644152 Filipino penitents are nailed to wooden crosses during the re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday in San Fernando, Pampanga province, north of Manila, Philippines, 29 March 2013. Dozens of penitents were nailed to crosses in the Philippines in an annual re-enactment of the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. The Good Friday rituals are the highlight of Easter celebrations in the Philippines, where more than 80 per cent of the estimated 94 million people are Roman Catholics. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG *** Local Caption *** 03644152.jpg
Easter week is traditionally celebrated with processions in most Spanish towns. Pablo Blazquez Dominguez / Getty Images
A penitent looks on during the Holy Week procession of the Cofradia Jesus Yacente in Zamora, Spain. Easter week is traditionally celebrated with processions in most Spanish towns. Pablo Blazquez Dominguez / Getty Images
A member of the Brotherhood of El Nazareno prepares to participate in the 'Jesus of Nazareth' procession in Izalco, 60 km west of San Salvador. Jose Cabezas / AFP PHOTO
Indian Christians participate in a mass at a church in Kolkata. Dibyangshu Sarkar / AFP Photo
Ruben Enaje, 52, who is portraying Jesus Christ for the 27th time, screams as he hangs on a cross during a Good Friday crucifixion re-enactment in San Pedro, Pampanga. Romeo Ranoco / Reuters
Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jose Cabezas / AFP PHOTO
A Catholic takes part in the procession of Jesus of Nazareth in San Salvador. Jose Cabazes / AFP Photo
Members of the Brotherhood of El Nazareno participate in the 'Jesus of Nazareth' procession. Jose Cabazes / AFP Photo