As Easter 2025 approaches, many believers and those interested in the holiday are eager to understand its significance and timeline. Easter Sunday will be celebrated on April 20, 2025. This year, the Lent season, a period of fasting and repentance in Christian traditions, begins earlier than usual on February 19, 2025, with Ash Wednesday marking the beginning of this 40-day observance. Easter traditions vary widely around the world, but they generally center around themes of renewal and hope. Highlights of this season include Good Friday, which falls on April 18, 2025, and marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, a somber observance in many churches. The date for Easter Sunday varies each year as it is calculated based on the first Sunday after the full moon following the vernal equinox, a formula established by the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. Understanding why Ash Wednesday is late this year is tied to this lunar calendar system, along with the positioning of Paschal Full Moon which only occurs between March 22 and April 25. Various denominations and communities take part in Ash Wednesday services where believers receive ashes in the shape of a cross on their foreheads, a reminder of mortality and repentance. As noted by local theologian Dr. Anna Greene, ‘This year brings a unique opportunity for reflection as the timing of Lent allows for deep consideration of our spiritual journeys.’ Therefore, as we mark the days leading to Easter, it can be a meaningful period for personal and communal faith practices.
Key Dates and Significance of Easter 2025: What You Need to Know
