Good Friday to be observed tomorrow, extoling the ultimate sacrifice
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New Delhi: Christians will observe Good Friday on April 18, 2025, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary, The Indian Express reported.
The solemn day will be spent in mourning his sacrifice and suffering on the cross.
Observed always on a Friday, three days ahead of Easter, the date however keeps changing each year.
It depends on the Paschal full moon on or after the spring equinox, according to the Royal Museums Greenwich website.
Marking the culmination of the Holy Week, and start of Easter weekend, this year Good Friday is to be observed on Friday, April 18.
The day extols the ideals of the sacrifice and forgiveness of Christ who was detained and tried before being sentenced to death by crucifixion in the AD 30s.
Jesus Christ’s death on the cross is considered to be his ultimate sacrifice for humanity to absolve humans of their sins.
The day is known in German as ‘Karfreitag’ or the Sorrowful Friday pointing to the grief.
