For Christians, Lent’s 40-day fast, running from March 5 to April 14 (culminating in Easter Sunday), mirrors this discipline, urging believers to surrender pride, repent, and renew their faith.

Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving, held in preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. This year, Lent begins on March 5 and ends on April 17.

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Christians in Pakistan demonstrate how firm their faith is and how strong their dedication to changing the world by participating in acts of charity, fasting and prayer.

Christians are also fasting during Lent, the 40-day period of penance and prayer ahead of Easter, which marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Advertisement ...

After six Fridays of not eating meat, Christians observing Lent are nearly at the finish line. The 40-day season of prayer comes to an end this week just ahead of the Easter holiday.