Millions around the world continue to observe the 40-day period of Lent. Here's why some don't eat chicken on Fridays.

Know the dates for the end of Lent, Holy Week and Easter Sunday in 2025. Why does Easter start late this year?

Ash Wednesday marked the first day of Lent, which will last for six weeks up until Easter at the end of April. Here's when ...

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As we head into the end of March, you may be anticipating the arrival of Easter. But it won't be here for several more weeks.

The date of Easter is determined by the Sunday after the first full moon that follows the Spring Equinox. Lent, a period of fasting and reflection, begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy ...

then Easter is the following Sunday. Lent ends on Thursday, April 17. In the Christian church, Lent is a period of spiritual reflection before Easter. In Western churches, it begins on Ash ...