Good Friday, observed globally by Christians, commemorates Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, his suffering, and his death. It falls on the Friday before Easter Sunday and is part of Holy Week, a series of events leading up to Easter. The day is considered a time of mourning and reflection on the sacrifice made by Jesus. Many Christians fast on Good Friday as a form of penance, with Catholics abstaining from meat, except fish, to honor the sacrifice of Christ’s flesh. Good Friday is also related to Passover, a Jewish holiday that commemorates the exodus of Israelites from Egypt. Both traditions have elements of sacrifice and the shedding of blood to protect and save the faithful. The connection between the two holidays highlights the themes of atonement for sins and the protection of the first-born, as symbolized by the sacrifice of a lamb. Good Friday holds deep significance for Christians as the day when they believe they were forgiven of their sins through the death of Jesus Christ.
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