Marks the beginning of lent. Marking the forehead with ash represents regret for past sins.
Listed below are the countries who observe Ash Wednesday as a public holiday. If the holiday is observed over several days, these are listed below.
Wednesday March 5th 2025
Brazil
Cayman Islands
East Timor
French Guiana
Guadeloupe
Haiti
Jamaica
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