It's also referred to as "Shrove Tuesday," coming from the practice of "shriving," which means purifying oneself through confession before lent, according to the Almanac.. When is Easter 2025?

The 40 days of Lent is almost over and Easter is coming soon. Here's when Lent 2025 officially ends, plus a look at Easter dates in the future.

Lent 2025 is the six weeks leading up to Easter. It starts on Ash Wednesday (March 5, 2025) and either ends on Maundy Thursday (April 17, 2025) or Holy Saturday (April 19, 2025), depending on the ...

If you’re not sure what this pre-Easter period is all about, we have the answers. Here's what Lent is, why it's so important and when it will be observed in 2025.

Easter Sunday 2024. Lent culminates with Easter Sunday, which will be observed on March 31, 2024. The date is different every year and falls on the first Sunday of the first full moon after the ...

For those who don't already know, this year Fat Tuesday was Feb. 21 and Ash Wednesday was Feb. 22, the day Lent began. Easter this year will fall on April 9.

Traditionally, in the Christian calendar, Lent is a period of 40 days before Easter for prayer, penance and preparation for Good Friday and Easter.

Explore Lent's global significance, from its roots after the Council of Nicaea to Christian traditions of self-reflection and repentance leading into Easter.

What is Lent? Lent is a 40-day season that precedes Easter in the Roman Catholic Church and other Christian denominations. The 40-day timeframe is based on the period Jesus spent in the desert ...

Lent is celebrated by Christians all over the world starting on Ash Wednesday, which this year is Feb. 22, 2023. It is a season of reflection and preparation leading up to Easter Sunday, which ...

What is Lent? Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition prior to Easter. According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the 40-day season is centered around prayer ...

Just last year on Easter, Islamic terrorists conducted several bombings in Sri Lanka, including at three churches during Mass. More than 250 people were killed.