Is Good Friday A National Holiday In India? Read On To Find Out
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Every year, two days before Easter, Christians commemorate Good Friday. On Good Friday, Christians all over the world remember Jesus Christ's crucifixion and sacrifice.
Every year, two days before Easter, Christians commemorate Good Friday. On Good Friday, Christians all over the world remember Jesus Christ's crucifixion and sacrifice. So, why is it called “good”, you may wonder. According to some viewpoints, in his case, the phrase “good” equates to the word “holy”.
The day is also known as Holy Friday. On this day people pray at churches. Some even observe a fast.
Is Good Friday a holiday in India?
Good Friday is a holiday to honour the final hours of Jesus Christ's life. However, it's not a national holiday in India. There are only three national holidays in the country — Republic Day on January 26, Independence Day on August 15 and Gandhi Jayanti on October 2.
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