Catholics worldwide began the 40 days Lenten period on Wednesday 5, 2025 ahead of Easter season which will culminate with marking the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The lent season that mainly emphasizes repentance, prayer and alms giving, starts with Ash Wednesday which falls exactly 46 days before Good Friday.
Notably, Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the 40 days Lenten period and is the preparation leading up to the Holy Week which celebrates the Passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
This year the Lent season, therefore, will conclude on April 17.
