Days of Lenten season



Before Easter, Christians observe Lent, a period of spiritual preparation. It begins on Ash Wednesday in Western Christianity. Many Christians practice fasting, repentance, moderation, self-denial, and spiritual discipline throughout Lent. The objective of the Lenten season is to devote time to contemplating Jesus Christ's suffering and sacrifice, as well as his life, death, burial, and resurrection. It began on Wednesday, March 2 and it will end Saturday, April 16. A 40 days which is pre-Lenten fast in preparation for Great Lent - Great Lent itself - the Paschal fast during Holy Week which immediately follows Lent.

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