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Great Lent | Orthodox Christianity
From February 23, 2026 16:59 until April 03, 2026 16:59
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Great Lent
Begins on 23 February 2026
Ends on 3 April 2026
Orthodox Christianity
Great Lent is the period of 40 days which comes before Easter, traditionally a time of fasting and reflection. The 40 days represents the time Jesus spent in the desert overcoming temptation by Satan. In the Orthodox Church, Great Lent starts on Clean Monday and ends on the Friday before Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday.
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Epiphany | Christianity
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Nativity | Orthodox Christianity
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Pongal | Hinduism
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Ramadan | Islam
(February 17, 2026 00:00)
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Lent begins | Christianity
(February 18, 2026 17:01)
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Great Lent | Orthodox Christianity
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