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People of all ages gathered on Liberation square in Ruse, Bulgaria to celebrate Easter on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Video. Folk dancing and dyed eggs as Bulgaria's Ruse celebrates Easter

Updated: 22/04/2025 - 8:49 GMT+2

In Bulgaria, both Orthodox and Catholic Christians celebrate Easter, with the latter usually coming a few days before. Every so often, such as this year, the two take place on the same day.

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