Easter & Holy Week Fast Facts

Here's a look at Easter and Holy Week.

On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion. It also marks the end of the 40-day period of penance called Lent. Easter is considered to be the most important season of the Christian year.

March 31, 2024 - Easter SundayIt is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the first day of spring.

In some countries, Easter is called "Pascha," which comes from the Hebrew word for Passover.

The Jewish holiday of Passover took place just before Christ's crucifixion and resurrection.

The Eastern Orthodox Church uses other factors to determine the date and will celebrate on May 5, 2024.

Christianity is one of the world's largest religions, with approximately two billion followers around the world.