Easter on clam shell island off coast of Senegal – in pictures
A Catholic nun walks along a bridge towards the island of Fadiouth, Senegal. Photograph: John Wessels/AFP/Getty Images
The village of Fadiouth lies on an island of clam shells, with a footbridge connecting it to mainland Senegal. Senegal as a whole in majority Muslim, but on the island of Fadiouth the population is around 90% Christian
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Girls walk along a bridge from the island of Fadiouth
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An altar boy carries a cross at the start of Easter mass in Fadiouth
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A Catholic worshipper makes her way to Easter mass
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Photograph: John Wessels/AFP/Getty Images
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Photograph: John Wessels/AFP/Getty Images
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Catholic worshippers make their way to Easter mass
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A religious statue on the island
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Christian imagery can be seen around the island
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Children play along a road of clam shells
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A vicar readies himself for the Easter vigil
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People walk through a mixed Catholic and Muslim cemetery
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A woman collects water
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A priest walks towards the church with the paschal candle during the Easter vigil
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A priest and his congregation make their way towards a fire during the Easter vigil
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