Ash Wednesday is the first day of the season of Lent that leads up to Good Friday and Easter. What to know about the day.

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Discover the key dates and traditions for Lent 2025, including Fat Tuesday on March 4 and Easter Sunday on April 20.

Ash Wednesday, or the beginning of Lent, is 40 days before Easter, so for this year, it is March 5. Many of the faithful will go to church and receive ashes on their foreheads in the sign of the ...

Ash Wednesday, also known as the Day ... is dedicated to personal reflection and preparation for Easter. One of the main components of Lent is fasting, to recognize Jesus's sacrifice observers ...

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