Good Friday is celebrated to commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ at Calvary. This day holds immense religious significance for Christians worldwide as it marks the sacrificial death of Jesus, who is believed to have willingly offered himself to redeem humanity from sin.
Good Friday is considered a pivotal event in Christian theology as it symbolizes the start of the Passion of Christ, leading up to Easter Sunday, which celebrates his resurrection. The term "Good Friday" originates from the New Testament and signifies the ultimate act of love, redemption, mercy, and forgiveness that Jesus demonstrated through his crucifixion.
Christians observe Good Friday with reverence through special church services, readings from scriptures, hymns of reflection, prayers for forgiveness, fasting, charity, and various traditions that vary across different countries