Good Friday 2024: Know How Christians In Different Parts Of The World Celebrate This Day

India: They conduct three-hour special services at noon, wearing black clothes, dimming lights, and reading from the Gospel.

Catholics: People abstain from meat, eat fish, and have hot cross buns. Some are fast, especially adults.

Protestants: They follow the no-meat rule; some have food restrictions similar to Catholics.

Germany: Germans observe 'Karfreitag' with solemn church services, fasting, and silent processions.

Italy: They participate in the 'Via Crucis' procession and perform Miserere in churches.

Mexico: Mexicans enact 'Via Crucis' processions with street processions and crucifixion reenactments.

Philippines: People of Philippines, observe Good Friday with 'Senakulo' processions, floats, and Passion of Christ reenactments.

Spain: People participate in the week-long 'Semana Santa' celebrations, which include 'La Madrugada' procession on Good Friday.

Common Traditions: Some common tradition on this day includes, ringing church bells solemnly, silent bells until Easter, hymn singing, prayers, and open-air plays depicting Jesus' last hours.