GOOD FRIDAY is an important occasion in the Christian community. It is observed before Easter Sunday and after Maundy Thursday. It is believed that on this day, Jesus Christ was crucified, and is known by numerous names such as Black Friday, Holy Friday, and Easter Friday among Christians.
The date of Easter and Good Friday depends on the lunar cycle, as well as the timing of the Jewish festival of Passover, which is rooted in the Biblical account of Jesus’s crucifixion and resurrection. This year, Good Friday will be celebrated on April 07.
Good Friday 2023: History
Known by varied names, Good Friday is not a day of celebration, instead, it is a day of mourning for Jesus. According to popular beliefs, it is the day when Jesus Christ suffered and died for the sins of humans. Jesus was tied to a large wooden cross with his palms and feet nailed to it. The nailed figure became a holy figure of Jesus Christ, and ever since then, he is worshipped in this form. Despite this happening, it is believed that Good Friday means to be God’s Friday and people pray on this day to get liberated from their pain and suffering.
Good Friday 2023: Significance
As per the scholars the origin of 'Good' comes from 'pious', while Friday was the day when Jesus was crucified. Good Friday signified the victory of good over evil. As per Christian belief, it is believed, with his death, Jesus Christ took away all the sins of the world.
Good Friday 2023: Celebrations
To observe this day, Christians observe fast to seek the blessings of Jesus Christ. A special prayer meeting is held at church exactly at 3 pm which signifies the time when Jesus Christ left for his heavenly abode. In Jerusalem, devotees walk the same path leading to the classification site, where Jesus was crucified. Moreover, some devotees observe this day by wearing black clothes and staying mum the whole day.