Yesterday April 5, 2026, Christians in Nigeria and across the world celebrated Easter, the central celebration in Christianity marking the end of 40-day period of Lent, which began on Ash Wednesday.

Lent is underway, and the 6-week countdown to Easter Sunday has begun. Here's what we know about Easter, Lent's start and end, Maundy Thursday, celebrating Good Friday and more in 2026: When is Easter ...