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Easter 2025 Confirmed for April 20, Celebrations Emphasize Renewal and Community

This year's Easter Sunday, rooted in Christian tradition and historical significance, will be marked by global observances and festive customs blending religious and cultural elements.

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Easter 2025: This year, Easter will fall on April 20.
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Overview

  • Easter 2025 will be celebrated on Sunday, April 20, as determined by ecclesiastical rules based on the lunar calendar.
  • The festival commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, believed to have occurred around 30–33 AD in Jerusalem, and symbolizes renewal and hope.
  • The Council of Nicaea in 325 AD established the method for determining Easter's date, making it the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox.
  • Modern Easter traditions, such as egg decorating and the inclusion of bunnies, have roots in pre-Christian spring festivals celebrating fertility and rebirth.
  • Holy Week observances, including Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday, bring Christian communities together for worship, feasting, and family activities.