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Good Friday 2020 is celebrate on Friday ,April 10,2020..It is also known as Good Friday,Holy Friday, Great Friday, and Black Friday. Good Friday is a religious holiday observed primarily by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary 

Good Friday 2020

Good Friday in India is a Christian holiday commemorating Jesus' final hours, crucifixion and death. It is observed on the Friday before Easter.Good Friday is a public holiday in many countries but not in the United States.

Good Friday is meanings "pious", "holy" of the word "good"

When is Good Friday 2020?

Easter is a Christian holy day that remembers the death and resurrection of Jesus. It is a public holiday across most of India. Predominantly observed by the Christians spread all across the globe, it is considered as more of a mourning day remembering the crucifixion of Jesus. In Germany, the day is observed as Karfreitag or 'Sorrowful Friday' in German. Similarly, in Spain, Good Friday is observed as Viernes Santo or 'Holy or Sacred Friday'. In year 2020, Good Friday will be observed on the 10th of April.

Day	Holiday	Week	Holiday type
Friday, 10 April 2020	Good Friday 2020	15	Gazetted Holiday

Good Friday in india

Good Friday is more of a sombre day in the entire “Holy Week” and is not celebrated with fairs and events. It’s a day where the Christians gather to remember and honour Jesus’ sacrifice.

In India, people of Christian faith go to churches to offer respect to the Lord. The day is observed as a national holiday for most government offices, IT firms, stock markets, and banks. It’s also a public holiday for people residing in in Daman and Diu, as well as Dadra and Nagar Haveli as per the Bombay High Court’s directive. Parades are held in some places in remembrance of Jesus. Christianity-based religious programmes are common.

Every year in London, on Good Friday a passion play depicting the crucifixion in Trafalgar Square is held. Thousands of people gather to watch the 90-minute play, which is open to public and completely free. In Bermuda, people engage in flying kites that resemble Jesus’s journey or ascension to heaven

Some Churches, especially those in Mexico and Belgium are covered in black or dark colours. In Jerusalem, which is considered as the birthplace of Jesus, Christians follow the same path that led to Jesus’s crucifixion carrying a cross (sometimes of the same weight) similar to the one that Jesus carried. In Ireland, it’s prohibited to sell alcohol on this day..

Goa: Goa represents a very rich Christian culture with many churches. As you can anticipate, Easter is a big deal in the paradise of beach with processions conducted by every single church.

Mumbai: Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra, has more low-key celebrations. The churches in the city hold prayers and mass to honor the festival of Easter.

Aizwal:  Aizwal is the capital city of Mizoram. The city has a vast number of Christians. Churches in the city organize special prayers and worship on the day.

Kochi: Churches in the city of Kochi conduct services to honor the rebirth of Jesus Christ. Shops shall offer Easter bunnies and goodies while hotels shall offer special Easter Sunday meals.

Vizag: The Anglo-Indian community in the city of Vizag, a port city, celebrate the rebirth of Jesus Christ. Community hotspots such as Gyanapuram and Soldierpet are the best places to visit.

The history of Good Friday

Good Friday In Christianity, it’s believed that the day Jesus died, he carried the sins of the world along with him and because of his sacrifice people are redeemed and can reach heaven after death. The crucifixion and death of Jesus symbolises his sacrifice and forgiveness for all the sins committed by humans.

Good Friday is held in remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus. It is widely believed among the Christians that on this day Jesus was crucified. The resurrection of Jesus, three days later after the crucifixion, is observed as Easter.

What Do People Do on Good Friday

Many Christians in India attend special church services or pray on Good Friday. Some people also fast or abstain from meat on this day. Many Christians hold parades or open air plays to portray the last days and hours of Jesus' life in some areas of India.

Good Friday is a day of sadness, in which churches are empty and dark. Services are held in the afternoon. Many churches have a bitter drink prepared from leaves, vinegar, and other ingredients. This drink is for everyone to taste after the service.

Good Friday background

Good Friday is the day when Christians commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. This is an important event in Christianity, as it represents the sacrifices and suffering in Jesus' life. The crucifixion was the culmination of a number of events in Holy Week, including: Jesus' triumphal return to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday; Jesus washing his disciples' feet; and Jesus' last supper on Maundy Thursday. The Easter date depends on the ecclesiastical approximation of the March equinox.

Good Friday public life

National, state and local government offices, post offices and banks are closed on Good Friday. Christian stores, businesses and other organizations may be closed or have reduced opening hours. Those wishing to use public transport on the day may need to contact the local transport authorities to check on timetables.Large prayer meetings and parades may cause local disruption to traffic. This is particularly true in areas with a large Christian population.

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