The Essence Of Celebrating Good Friday

Why Good Friday is observed.

Good Friday is observed during the Holy Week on the Friday preceding
the Easter Sunday. For Christians, unlike Christmas, Good Friday is a
day of mourning.
According to the Canonical gospel, Jesus Christ was crucified on this
Friday after much torment and sufferings which eventually lead to his
death. So, they lament on the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ
which they believe is of great essence as it brought salvation to the
human race.
This year, Good Friday 2013 will be observed on Friday, March 29.
People will gather at the churches and attend mass, sing Good Friday
songs, read passages from the holy Bible to mark the significance of
Good Friday. Every year on this day, devotees in black clothes
assemble at the church and take out processions of Jesus' idol. A
ritual burial is also carried out.
Statues and pictures of Jesus at churches are covered in black clothes
to mourn the day. At the mass prayers, priest read Good Friday sermons
from the Bible and remember Jesus. Many people at the end of the day
or procession spend sometime to meditate and chant prayers silently.
Moreover, many devotional followers of Christ abstain from having meat
or wine, and if possible keep a fast.
Churches also encourage people to become actively involved in
philanthropic activities for the well being of the society.
Celebration of Good Friday is observed across the world including
India where a majority of Christian population resides.