What is Easter festival?

Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, three days after his crucifixion.

It's a major religious festival, often considered the most important in the Christian calendar, marking the triumph of life over death. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

• Religious Significance:

  Easter is a central tenet of Christianity, symbolizing the belief in Jesus' resurrection and his victory over sin and death. 

• Timing:

  Easter Sunday is celebrated on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox, which typically falls between March 22 and April 25. 

• Preceding Lent:

  Many Christian churches observe a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and reflection called Lent leading up to Easter, according to Britannica and Bible Study Tools. 

• Holy Week:

  The week leading up to Easter is known as Holy Week, which includes Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday (celebrating the Last Supper), and Good Friday (commemorating Jesus' crucifixion). 

• Cultural Traditions:

  While rooted in religious tradition, Easter has also developed many cultural traditions, including egg hunts, Easter Bunny imagery, and other festive celebrations, says History.com.