Two days before Easter, Christians worldwide will observe Good Friday, one of the most somber days of the religion's year.

Easter Sunday falls on April 20 this year. Here's what you need to know about whether banks, post offices and shipping ...

Here's a list of fast food, quick service and chain restaurants that were open on Easter last year or confirmed they'll be ...

United States stock markets will be closed Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday. The Nasdaq and New York Stock ...

The Lenten Season ends on Holy Thursday, known by some denominations as Maundy Thursday, as explained by learnreligions.com, followed by Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Lent's 40-day season ends on ...

According to the Farmer's Almanac, Easter is a movable feast. With the Gregorian calendar, it is celebrated between March 21 and April 25. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, which uses the Julian ...

As Lent wraps up, Holy Week continues through Easter Sunday. See the meaning of Good Friday and why people fast after Maundy ...

The tradition dates as far back as 601 AD, when 64th leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Gregory cemented the Lent as ...

Chaitra Navratri 2025: The fourth day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Kushmanda ... Here’s a look at the significance, worship method, mantras, and fasting rules for Maa Kushmanda. Maa Kushmanda is ...

The first day of spring has sprung and April has arrived ... Lent is the religious period of fasting and repentance for Christians. During this time of penance, charity and fasting, people ...

April Fools' Day 2025 is today: be careful today, and don't believe everything you hear or see! Here are some wishes to share online. Happy April Fools' Day! April Fools' Day is a light-hearted ...

In preparation for Easter, many Christians including Catholics have been observing Lent, which began on Ash Wednesday, March 5, and will continue for 40 days of prayer, fasting and almsgiving ...