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    Lent 2024: when does it end and why do Christians observe it?

    by Tom Herbert,Nuray Bulbul,Ayan Omar and Tamara Davison Mar 12, 2024 2 minutes
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    Christians worldwide are celebrating Lent by fasting and repenting while abstaining from luxuries.

    The period began on Ash Wednesday (February 14) and lasts for 40 days.

    By the time Lent is over, it’ll be time for the Easter holidays.

    Here’s all you need to know about the religious observance. 

    What is Lent?

    Lent is a period of 40 days (not and ends on Holy Saturday — the day before Easter Sunday.

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