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Why do Christians celebrate Good Friday?

New Delhi: Good Friday is observed primarily by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary.  The holiday is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum on the

India TV News Desk Published : Mar 29, 2013 13:12 IST, Updated : Apr 18, 2014 12:10 IST


In some countries people act out the story of Jesus' last day while others watch and think about the events which happened long ago.

Many Christians in India attend special church services or pray on Good Friday. Some people also fast or abstain from meat on this day.  

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