Ash Wednesday 2026: On this day, millions of Christians worldwide gather for church services, where clergy mark worshippers’ ...

The Christian-based religious observance of Lent is about to start. Here's what to know about it and when Easter 2026 falls.

Here's everything you need to know about the start of both Ash Wednesday and Lent, and more on how these traditions came to ...

Find out more about this annual day of celebration that precedes Lent, along with important dates to note on your calendar.

Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, marks a day of indulgence before the Christian season of Lent. Learn what it is and when Lent 2026 begins ...

Fat Tuesday has been observed since ancient Roman times ...

Check out this list of Lenten fish fries happening Friday across the Diocese of Des Moines.

Mardi Gras 2027 will arrive on Feb. 9, just 34 days after the start of the traditional Carnival season on King’s Day, Jan. 6. For contrast, Carnival 2026 lasted 43 days. In 2025 it stretched 58 days.

OC residents are celebrating Black History Month as Lunar New Year, Lent and Ramadan all converge around the same time this year.

Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, is expected to begin this week. Here's why the dates change annually and some fasting ...

Shia LaBeouf was spotted partying in Mardi Gras after he was reportedly released from jail on February 17.

The Royal Family has wished Muslims in the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world a “blessed and peaceful Ramadan”, prompting a largely positive response from followers – though the timing of the ...