Lent began on Ash Wednesday and ends on either Holy Thursday or Holy Saturday, “depending on the denomination or tradition ...

Those observing Lent typically refrain from eating flesh meat on Ash Wednesday and each Friday of Lent, including Good Friday ...

This year, Lent began on Wednesday, March 5. The first day of Lent is called Ash Wednesday. Lent ends on Thursday, April 17 this year. The final day of Lent is also known as Holy Thursday.

During Lent, some worshipers abstain from eating flesh meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and each Friday. Worshipers abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent to honor Jesus sacrificing his flesh ...

During Lent — the 40-day period of fasting, prayer, self-denial and giving preceding Easter — people who observe it refrain from eating flesh meat on Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent ...

The U.S. does not. During Lent — the 40-day period of fasting, prayer, self-denial and giving preceding Easter — people who observe it refrain from eating flesh meat on Ash Wednesday (the first day of ...

Lent 2025 ends this Thursday, April 17, ahead of Good Friday 2025. Lent began with Ash Wednesday, almost 40 days ago. But did you know Lent used to be less than 40 days? The religious tradition as ...

Lent 2025 ends this Thursday, April 17, ahead of Good Friday 2025. Lent began with Ash Wednesday, almost 40 days ago. But did you know Lent used to be less than 40 days? The religious tradition as ...