Greek Orthodox Easter Red Eggs Candles Mogadishu

Indigo twilight blankets the temple courtyard near Mogadishu as sodium-vapor lamps cast a hazy, orange-yellow glow over the gathering. In the foreground, a woven tray holds dozens of bright red Easter eggs, their shells reflecting the artificial light with a glossy sheen. Beside them, tall white candles flicker with steady flames, their wax dripping onto the stone surface. The heavy monsoon clouds hang low, diffusing the sky into a uniform dark blue while mist rests on the air. Layers of worshippers in dark robes stand in the mid-ground, their forms softening as they recede toward the arched entryway of the temple. The wet pavement mirrors the scattered candlelight, creating elongated streaks of orange against the deep shadows of the courtyard.