New Delhi [India], April 18 (HBTV): Christians across the country observed Good Friday with solemn prayers and spiritual reflection, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his sacrifice for humanity.
In the national capital, a large number of devotees gathered at the Sacred Heart Cathedral to participate in Good Friday prayers. Meanwhile, in Guwahati, students took part in Good Friday services at Don Bosco Institute.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the courage and sacrifices of Jesus Christ on the occasion of Good Friday.‘On Good Friday, we remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. This day inspires us to cherish kindness, compassion and always be large-hearted. May the spirit of peace and togetherness always prevail,’ he said in a post on X.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also paid tribute to Jesus Christ’s legacy.‘Wishing you a blessed Good Friday. May the essence of compassion, forgiveness, sacrifice, and empathy continue to inspire our actions. Let us embrace the values of humanity, kindness, and peace in our shared existence,’ he stated.
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said, ‘May this Good Friday fill every heart with compassion, kindness, and love, and bring peace to all.’
Good Friday is a Christian holiday that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. According to Christian tradition, Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus’ disciples, betrayed him, leading to his arrest by Roman authorities. Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, ordered his execution. Jesus was made to carry his cross from Jerusalem to Calvary, the site of the crucifixion.
Good Friday also marks the beginning of the Easter weekend. Observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday, it is a day of mourning, reflection, and remembrance. Traditional observances include prayer, fasting, and church services.
The Easter celebration that follows commemorates the resurrection of Jesus, believed to have occurred three days after his crucifixion. Easter is also symbolically associated with spring and is often represented by chocolate eggs, lambs, and bunnies.
(ANI)