Easter Sunday is typically the most well-attended service of the year for Christian churches, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Pakistan, Easter was celebrated nationwide with special church services, candlelight and exchange of Easter eggs which signify 'new life'.

Christian devotees attend a service marking Easter at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Lahore on April 5, 2015. Christians around the world have been marking Holy Week, Easter and the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. — AFPDevotees attend a service marking Easter at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Lahore.— AFP

Christian devotees attend a service marking Easter at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Rawalpindi. — AFP

A Christian woman lights a candle in front of a religious statue during Easter celebrations at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Lahore. — Reuters

A woman prays during Easter service at St. Oswald's Church in Lahore.— AP

Christian devotees embrace while attending a service marking Easter at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Rawalpindi on April 5, 2015.—AFPDevotees light candles during Easter service in Karachi.— AP

Christians pray during Easter service in Karachi.— AP

Devotees attend a service marking Easter at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Lahore on April 5, 2015.— AFP

A service marking Easter at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Lahore. — AFP

Prayers during an Easter service at a church in Karachi, Pakistan.— AP

Christian devotees attend a service marking Easter at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Rawalpindi.— AFP

Christians pray during Easter service in Karachi, Pakistan, Sunday, April 5, 2015.— AP

Pakistani Christian devotees attend a service marking Easter at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Lahore on April 5, 2015 — AFP