For many Christians, important religious holidays are right around the corner. Lent will soon start with Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the 40-day period in which Christians worldwide ...

(This story has been revised to correct the date of Good Friday.) Ash Wednesday marks the start of the Lenten season, and with the holiday just around the corner, other important holidays will not be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ash Wednesday kicks off Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation to honor the resurrection ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season for many Christians. The ashes, made from the previous year's burnt palm branches, symbolize mortality and repentance. Lent is a 40-day period of ...

Yesterday April 5, 2026, Christians in Nigeria and across the world celebrated Easter, the central celebration in Christianity marking the end of 40-day period of Lent, which began on Ash Wednesday.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season for many Christians. In 2026, Ash Wednesday falls on Feb. 18, and Lent ends on April 2. The ashes, made from the previous year's palms, symbolize ...