In Pictures: How the world observed Good Friday

A man portrays Jesus Christ during a reenactment of the crucifixion to mark Good Friday in Guwahati, India. Image courtesy: Reuters

A penitents feet is being nailed on a wooden cross during a Good Friday crucifixion re-enactment in Cutud village, Pampanga province, north of Manila, Philippines. Image courtesy: Reuters

Catholic nuns from the Missionaries of Charity attend a Good Friday procession in Kolkata, India. Image courtesy: Reuters

Religious leaders carry a cross during a silent Good Friday march in Durban, South Africa. Image courtesy: Reuters

A Christian pilgrim carries a wooden cross along the Via Dolorosa (Way of Suffering) in Jerusalem’s Old City, where Jesus is believed to have been crucified and resurrected during the Good Friday procession. Image courtesy: AFP 

Brendan Paul, center, plays the part of Jesus as parishioners from the Wesley Mission re-enact journey of the cross procession on Good Friday in Sydney. Image courtesy: PTI

Penitents of "Cristo Salvador" brotherhood carry an effigy of Jesus Christ during a Holy Week procession at the beach in Valencia. Image courtesy: AFP\

Participants lie on the ground after whipping their backs during a reenactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ ceremony for Good Friday celebrations ahead of Easter in the village of San Juan, Pampanga, north of Manila. Image courtesy: AFP

Indian Catholics re-enact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ during a passion play, a dramatic presentation depicting the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, on a street in Hyderabad.  Image courtesy: AFP

A Philippine Christian devotee reacts in pain while nailed to a cross during a reenactment of the Crucifixion of Christ during Good Friday celebrations ahead of Easter in the village of Cutud near San Fernando, north of Manila. Image Courtesy: AFP