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Honouring the departed: All Souls’ Day observed in India and Bangladesh – in pictures

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Devotees gather in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and across India to observe All Souls’ Day, dedicated to remembering and honouring the dead. The occasion brings together members of the Christian community to offer prayers for departed loved ones and reflect on life, death and remembrance through faith and tradition.Picture es…

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