Lent falls on different dates each year, and its observance varies among Christians worldwide.
Not all Christians observe lent. Catholics, Orthodox Christians, and some Protestants observe it.
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, a day of repentance and reflection.
On Ash Wednesday, ashes are placed on foreheads as a sign of humility and mortality.
Lent is a time for fasting, prayer, and almsgiving.
Sundays are not counted in the 40 days of Lent.
Lent is a period of preparation for celebrating the Lord’s Resurrection at Easter.
Lent ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter Sunday.
The colours used during Lent enrich the spiritual experience by evoking emotions and serving as visual reminders of Jesus’ suffering, sacrifice, and ultimate victory over death—especially during Holy Week.
Purple is the primary colour of Lent; it also represents the purple robe that Pontius Pilate placed on Jesus before His crucifixion, reminding us of His royalty as King.
On Palm Sunday, the priest wears bright red, symbolising Jesus’ impending sacrifice on the Cross.
White, used on Easter, represents the joy of Jesus’ resurrection.