India, April 16 -- As Easter approaches near, Christians around the world are gearing up to observe Good Friday. However, not everyone understands the significance of this day, why Christians mark it every year, and how they observe the day. If you and your dear ones are observing Good Friday this year, here's all you need to know about it.

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Good Friday is annually observed on the Friday before Easter and marks the day Jesus was crucified and died. This year, it falls on April 18, 2025.

According to Britannica, Good Friday has been recognised as a day of mourning, penance, and fasting by Christians since the early days of fait...