Easter Sunday, also known as Resurrection Sunday or Pascha, is a major Christian festival that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. According to the New Testament, Jesus was crucified, died, and was buried, and on the third day, which is celebrated as Easter Sunday, He rose again, demonstrating His victory over death and confirming His divine nature
. This day marks the culmination of Holy Week and the end of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance. It is observed with various religious activities such as church services, sunrise services, prayer, and reading of Scripture, as well as cultural traditions like festive family meals, Easter egg decoration, and gift-giving
. Easter Sunday is always celebrated on a Sunday because the Gospels state that Jesus rose on the first day of the week, which is Sunday. The date of Easter varies each year, determined as the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, typically falling between March 22 and April 25 in the Gregorian calendar
. In summary, Easter Sunday is the Christian celebration of Jesus Christ's resurrection, symbolizing hope, renewal, and salvation, and it is observed worldwide with both solemn religious ceremonies and joyful cultural traditions
