Lent is 40 days when Christians observe the sacrifices of Jesus Christ. If you need ideas on what to give up for Lent, try caffeine, unhealthy habits, and more.

This will be the church's 11th year of 'Ash and Dash' at Faith Lutheran, where people can get ashes in their vehicle before heading off to work or school.

Ash Wednesday 2026: On this day, millions of Christians worldwide gather for church services, where clergy mark worshippers’ foreheads with ashes in the shape of a cross.

Ash Wednesday marks the commencement of Lent - a 40 day period (plus Sundays) traditionally characterised by praying, fasting and the practice of almsgiving, where donations are made to those in poverty.

One food is always accepted and enjoyed during Lent: the pretzel. It has a deeply spiritual significance for Lent. Because of its limited ingredients and its shape, it signifies Lent’s call for restraint and reflection on God.

Ash Wednesday, Lent and Easter are coming up soon. Here's everything to know ahead of the major holy days in 2026.

This week marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent. The three holidays are governed by different lunar calendars, and it's extremely rare for them to coincide.

Iraq prepares for a rare overlap between Christian Lent and Ramadan in 2026, reflecting religious coexistence and shared spiritual observance.