How Long Does Lent Last in 2024? Start and End Dates Explained
Discover the exact start and end dates of Lent 2024 and understand its duration with or without Sundays included.
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Lent in 2024 starts on February 14 and ends on March 30. The period lasts for 46 days, including Sundays, or 40 days if you exclude Sundays. It is a time for prayer, fasting, and reflection.**
FAQs & Answers
- Why does Lent last 40 days? Lent traditionally lasts 40 days to commemorate the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert, symbolizing a period of preparation and reflection.
- Are Sundays counted in the 40 days of Lent? No, Sundays are not counted in the 40 days of Lent because they are considered feast days celebrating the resurrection, often excluded from fasting.
- What is the significance of Lent starting on February 14, 2024? Lent starts on Ash Wednesday, which falls on February 14 in 2024, marking the beginning of the fasting and repentance period leading up to Easter.