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The most important festival of the year for Christians, Easter is a celebration of Jesus Christ's resurrection from the dead. It comes at the end of Lent.

The week before Easter Sunday is known as the "Holy Week", and comprises of Maundy Thursday (the day of the last supper), Good Friday (when Jesus was crucified) and Holy Saturday.

In 2023, Easter Sunday falls on April 9.