India, April 2 -- Good Friday is considered one of the most sacred and significant days in the Christian calendar and the day falls in the middle of Holy Week and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The day has the theme of sacrifice, forgiveness and redemption. Christians across the world observe the day in large numbers unlike other celebrations in the Christian calendar, which are celebrated with joy and festivity, the observance of Good Friday has more of a somber note and the day precedes Easter Sunday.

What is Good Friday

Good Friday is a religious observance for Christians on the Friday before Easter Sunday and it commemorates the suffering, crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ on Calvary. On Good Friday, special churc...