Jammu, April 3 -- Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is the most solemn day of the Christian calendar. Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday. Good Friday is also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Great and Holy Friday and Black Friday. "Good Friday" comes from the obsolete sense "pious, holy" of the word "good."
For Christians, Good Friday is a crucial day of the year because it celebrates what we believe to be the most momentous weekend in the history of the world. Ever since Jesus died and was raised, Christians have proclaimed the cross and resurrection of Jesus to be the decisive turning point for all ...