Lent is a period of 40 days of fasting, repentance, and spiritual discipline in the Christian faith, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter Sunday.
In the Western Church, Lent runs from February 17th to April 3rd in 2021 and from March 10th to April 23rd in 2022.
In the Eastern Church, the dates of Lent may vary slightly from year to year because the Eastern Church uses the Julian calendar rather than the Gregorian calendar.
During Lent, many Christians observe a fasting period, in which they abstain from certain foods or activities to discipline their bodies and focus on spiritual matters.
Lent is also a time of repentance, during which Christians are encouraged to confess their sins and turn back to God.
Many churches also offer special services and programs during Lent, such as Lenten retreats, study groups, and acts of service to the community.
The purpose of Lent is to prepare believers for the celebration of Easter when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
