- By Bornika Das
- Thu, 17 Apr 2025 02:29 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Easter Sunday 2025 Date: Easter is considered to be one of the most important festivals in the Christian calendar. This festival celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and symbolises hope, renewal and new beginnings. This is a day of feasting and celebration when people attend religious services, decorate and distribute Easter eggs and play traditional Easter games. Easter is celebrated after Good Friday, which is observed two days before that marks the crucifixion of Christ. Easter Sunday honours Christ’s resurrection and triumph over death. Easter is the symbol of hope, renewal, and new life. To celebrate Easter Sunday with pomp and enthusiasm, take a look at the Easter Sunday 2025 date, its history and significance.
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Easter Sunday 2025 Date
Easter Sunday 2025 falls on April 20, which is a Sunday. This day holds great significance in Christianity as it marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. Christians believe that Easter is a time of joy and gratitude, bringing communities together for special church services, prayers and celebrations. According to the New Testament of the Bible, this sacred day is held three days after Christ’s crucifixion by the Romans and marks the end of the “Passion of Christ," which starts with Lent, a forty-day time of fasting, and ends with Holy Week.
Easter Sunday History
Easter is associated with the New Testament of the Bible, which narrates the story of Jesus Christ’s arrest by the Roman authorities for claiming him to be the ‘Son of God.’ The Roman ruler Pontius Pilate later condemned him to death by crucifixion. Easter celebrates Christ’s resurrection after three days of Good Friday.
Easter Sunday Significance
Easter Sunday is the day that commemorates the return of Christ, who gave life to atone for humanity’s sins. His resurrection signifies that he is the real son of God who has vanquished death and evil before ascending to heaven. Easter marks the conclusion of the Passion of Christ, which began with Lent and ended with Holy Week, which includes Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday (celebrates Jesus’ Last Supper with his 12 Apostles), Good Friday (when Jesus’ crucifixion is observed) and ends with Easter Sunday (Jesus’ resurrection).
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Easter Sunday Celebrations
On Easter Sunday, families gather and traditions are observed. The spiritual essence fills the air and popular customs like Easter egg hunts and sharing festive meals take place, making it a special occasion. Many churches start their Easter celebrations in the late hours of Saturday with a religious ceremony called Easter Vigil. The custom of Easter eggs, which stands for fertility and birth and the Easter bunny who brings chocolates and other treats to children on Sunday morning are one of the many nonreligious festivities.