What is Lent 2026? Here are 5 lesser-known facts

What is Lent? Here are 5 lesser-known facts Nascimento Pinto Mid-Day Lifestyle By Nascimento Pinto Published Feb 19, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Lent 2026 Every year, followers of Christianity observe Lent, which coincides with Ramadan 2026, in preparation for Easter, celebrated as resurrection of Jesus Christ Pixabay [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

What is Lent? Lent is represents the period when Jesus spent fasting 40 days in the desert and even shunned Satan`s temptation, before he began his public ministry Pixabay [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

What is the meaning of Lent? Lent originates from the old English world `Lencten` meaning `Spring` or lengthening of days, and is period of prayer and fasting among Christians Pixabay [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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