Mizoram celebrates Palm Sunday

Aizawl, Mar 20: People, irrespective of church denominations, today took out massive procession in urban areas and villages of Mizoram to celebrate Palm Sunday before Easter.

Children and adults joined the processions waving palm leaves, singing hymns and chanting verses from the Bible to commemorate the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, a few days before he was crucified.

According to the Bible, Palm Sunday was the only day when Jesus was hailed as a king during his lifetime. Special praise and worship services were held in all local churches to commemorate the day.

PTI