The Holy Easter celebration will be held on Sunday, April 20, to mark the resurrection of Lord Jesus Christ. The celebrations symbolise hope, renewal and triumph over death, as Christians worldwide reflect on the values Jesus preached.
Easter generally falls three days after Good Friday, the day when Jesus was crucified by the religious authorities for blasphemy. According to Christian beliefs, the week leading up to Easter Sunday is one of the most significant periods in the year, as it marks the suffering, death and resurrection of Lord Jesus Christ. Christians call it the Holy Week.
Easter Sunday 2025 Date
Easter Sunday this year falls on April 20, a day when Christians worldwide will celebrate in remembrance of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. This is also an occasion to commemorate and honour the sacrifice that Jesus endured on the cross. Throughout the Holy Week, Christians keep fast and follow traditional religious practices, along with prayers, remembering the values and sacrifice of the Lord Jesus.
Important Days Of The Holy Week For Christians
It starts with Palm Sunday, when Jesus entered Jerusalem like a king. This is the Sunday before Easter Sunday.
It leads into the Paschal Triduum, a three-day period that includes:
Holy Thursday – remembering the Last Supper Jesus had with his disciples.
Good Friday – this marks the day Jesus was crucified and died.
Holy Saturday night (Easter Vigil) – the most important celebration, marking Jesus' resurrection.
A day later, Christians worldwide indulge in feasts, prayers and celebrations to commemorate the joy of Jesus' resurrection on the occasion of Easter Sunday.
Christians believe that through his resurrection, Jesus conquered death and unlocked the gates of Heaven for all of humanity. They mark the day with a subdued atmosphere, engaging in prayers and charity. However, the occasion is still known as "Good Friday" as Christians consider that Jesus' sacrifice was part of God's plan for humanity.
To mark Jesus' last meal, called the 'Last Supper', Christians share bread and wine together. Such feasts are organised in a church service called Holy Communion, Eucharist, or Mass, meant to remember the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus.
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