Christians around the world are celebrating Good Friday today. According to Christian beliefs, this day is celebrated on the last Friday of the fasting days to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his crucifixion.
The closing ceremonies of the Christian fast began last Sunday with Palm Sunday or Palm Sunday.
The festivities culminated on Thursday, when, according to tradition, Jesus Christ was arrested on the same day.
According to Christianity, Jesus Christ then washed the feet of his twelve followers, setting an example of humility, also called "his disciples." Following the same tradition, Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of twelve prisoners in a Roman prison on Thursday night.
The prisoners included two Muslims and a Buddhist. On this occasion, he said that the death penalty should not be given because it is neither in accordance with Christian values nor humane.
Pope Francis added that many wars in the world could have been avoided if world leaders had considered themselves servants of human beings rather than commanders.
He stressed that efforts should continue to make the world a peaceful place.
Prayers are being held all over the world on Friday, March 30, in connection with 'Good Friday'. Pope Francis will lead the Via Cross procession in Rome on Friday.
On Saturday night, he will attend the Easter Vigil Service, and on Sunday, Easter Day, Pope Francis will deliver his traditional address entitled 'Orbi at Orby' ('Names of the City and the World') and issued a special Easter message.
Will go At the same time, Easter religious ceremonies will come to an end.
The purpose of these prayer meetings is to commemorate the sufferings of Christ on the Cross.
Easter is an important Christian holiday celebrated after the days of fasting. Before that 40 fasts are observed.
Easter is also known as 'Eid-ul-Fitr' or 'Eid-ul-Fitr', which is actually celebrated according to Christian beliefs to commemorate the victory of Jesus Christ over death and resurrection from the dead.
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