Good
Friday is observed in the capital city of India with prayers and fasts. The day
of Good Friday marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
The Christians
starts their day with fasting offers prayers by visiting churches across the
city. Few Christian people also carry out fasting for nearly 40 days ahead of
Good Friday for maintaining the tradition in the season of Lent.
The spokesperson of
the Delhi Catholic Church, Father Dominic Emmanuel told IANS that Good Friday
marks the death of Jesus Christ on the cross for the salvation of human race
and that he is the perfect example of humanity in spite of being a God.
Wendy Rozario who
is the senior manager with a sports marketing company said that the day is important
as it signifies the sacrifice made by the lord Jesus Christ. He told IANS that
people sacrifice something of their choice for 40 days before Good Friday and
on this day they fast for the whole day and break the fast only after attending
the evening mass.
Some
other noted personalities said that people attend the mass where Christ journey
is recreated. They also said that people go to the church and remember the complete
trial of Jesus and his crucifixion on this day.
On Sunday the whole
community will celebrate the rebirth of Christ on Easter.
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