India, April 18 -- This Friday, Christians across the globe will observe Good Friday, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Observed as a day of mourning, Good Friday serves as a reminder of sacrifice and reflection. In India, it is a public holiday; banks, schools, the stock market, and other public offices will remain closed.

Good Friday is observed during the Paschal Triduum, a three-day period beginning on Maundy Thursday (commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus Christ) and ending with evening prayer on Easter Sunday. This year, Good Friday falls on 18 April 2025.

Although Good Friday is not a day of celebration, it is still called "good" because Christians view the crucifixion as a sacrifice for the salvation of humanity-an...