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Easter 2025 Set for April 20 With Global Celebrations Underway

Communities worldwide prepare for Holy Week services, egg hunts, and cultural festivities as Easter approaches this Sunday.

Overview

  • Easter Sunday 2025 will be celebrated on April 20, determined by the first Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon following the spring equinox.
  • The festival commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, an event central to Christian faith, believed to have occurred around 30–33 AD in Jerusalem.
  • Holy Week observances, including Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday, lead up to Easter celebrations.
  • Popular traditions like egg decorating, Easter parades, and community feasts reflect a blend of Christian and ancient springtime customs.
  • Major events such as the New York City Easter Parade and regional celebrations in India highlight the global and cultural diversity of Easter festivities.