Overview
- Easter 2025 will be celebrated on Sunday, April 20, as determined by the lunisolar calendar formula established centuries ago.
- The holiday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, symbolizing hope, renewal, and forgiveness for millions of Christians worldwide.
- Core Easter traditions include midnight or early morning church services, scripture readings, and hymns, alongside cultural customs like egg decoration and family gatherings.
- In India, Christians in states such as Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Nagaland, and Mizoram celebrate Easter with vibrant regional customs and great enthusiasm.
- The Easter Bunny and egg hunts remain popular symbols of the holiday, with decorated eggs representing new life and the empty tomb of Christ.