Egypt’s Coptic Christians flock to churches to attend mass marking beginning of their Easter

Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus after his crucifixion, marking the end of the 55-day-long period of Lent, known as the Great Fast. The Copts in Egypt, a predominantly Muslim country, are one of the oldest Christian communities in the world. (AP Video by Ahmed Hatem)

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