Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving, held in preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. Lent is 40 days long to represent the 40 days that Jesus spent fasting and ...

For Muslims, fasting from dawn to sunset during ... and Renewal Lent draws its inspiration from the biblical narrative of Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness, where He fasted, prayed, and resisted ...

The Catholic Church helps Catholics journey through Lent, the 40-day period of preparation for Easter, with guidance on ...

according to the Museum of the Bible. At this time, Lent was 46 days, which allowed for 40 days of fasting − only one meal and no meat was allowed − with six Sundays counted as feast days.

Prayer and almsgiving are also important parts of the Lenten season. Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, so it also falls ...

Lent always occurs at this time of year. Ramadan rotates around the calendar. This year, they coincide, with Christian ...

Lent is nearly halfway over, and millions are eagerly awaiting Easter Sunday. Here are the meanings behind the days and why ...

If you are unfamiliar with Ash Wednesday, it marks the beginning of Lent — 40 days that ends on Palm ... to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.