Good Friday
Introduction
Good Friday is a solemn day observed by Christians all over the world as it commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Christ is believed to have died on a Friday around this time of year and every year this day is celebrated with complete gratitude and devotion
Good Friday is followed by Easter, which is the Sunday after Good Friday. It is believed that on this day Jesus resurrected from the dead. Also known as Pascha, Easter is the feast of the resurrection.
Description
On Good Friday it's a tradition to fast or a day with two small meals. The rituals include prayer, meditation, intercessions and songs.
On Easter, devotees celebrate by cooking delicacies and distributing among friends and family. The ritual includes a mass with a lot of songs, readings from the Bible and celebration.
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Time to celebrate
Good Friday and Easter is usually celebrated between March and April. In this year it is scheduled to be held on March.
| Festivals in March 2013 |
| Festival Name | Festivals Day/Date |
| Chapchar Kut | 1 Mar, Friday |
| Paripally Gajamela | 3 Mar, Sunday |
| World Book Day | 7 Mar, Thursday |
| Kaila devi Fair | 7 Mar, Thursday |
| International Women's Day | 8 Mar, Friday |
| Maha Shivratri | 10 Mar, Sunday |
| Chetri Chand | 11 Mar, Monday |
| Attuvela Mahotsavam | 11 Mar, Monday |
| Chaitra Navaratri | 11-19 Mar, Monday(starting) |
| Hindu New Year | 13 Mar, Wednesday |
| No Smoking Day | 13 Mar, Wednesday |
| Thirunakkara Arattu | 15-24 Mar, Friday-Sunday |
| World Forestry Day | 21 Mar, Thursday |
| World Water Day | 22 Mar, Friday |
| World Meteorological Day | 23 Mar, Saturday |
| World TB Day | 24 Mar, Sunday |
| Arattupuzha pooram | 25 Mar, Monday |
| Elephant Festival | 26 Mar, Tuesday |
| Holi | 27 Mar, Wednesday |
| Holla Mohalla | 28 Mar, Thursday |
| Good Friday | 29 Mar, Friday |
| Easter | 31 Mar, Sunday |
| Karni Mata Mela | March |
| Rashtriya Suraksha Divas | March |
| Khatu Shyamji Festival | March |
