Today, the (18) is Good Friday, when Christian devotees around the world commemorate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ’s life on the cross.

During this time, remembering the suffering of Jesus Christ, Christians engage in religious observances such as the 40-day Lent that began on Ash Wednesday, fasting, almsgiving, and the Way of the Cross, recalling Christ’s journey to the crucifixion.

While the crucifixion of Jesus Christ is commemorated today, the remembrance of His resurrection from the dead, known as Easter Sunday, falls on the upcoming Sunday (20).