Good Friday 2017 - 5 things you need to know about this day

A popular misconception about Good Friday is that it's a happy day that needs to be celebrated. Just because something is dubbed as 'good' it doesn't necessarily mean it's happy. Just like Muslims on Muharram, Christians too, are often  bombareded with all the wrong kind of wishes. 

Have you ever wondered whether you should wish your christian friend a happy Good Friday? I'm sure you have! Well, don't be confused any longer. Here are some facts about this day that will surely help clear the air....

1. Good Friday is the day Jesus was crucified 

In order to do away with all the sin on Earth, God his prophets to guide people and show them the virtuous way of life. Jesus Christ was sent among the Jews for the same. However, the Bible states how people in power, the Romans, then began to think of him as a threat and decided to crucify him. So, in a way, Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice of taking on himself, the sins of all the people. On a Friday, Jesus gave up his life to redeem the sins of others, thus, saving humanity.

2. The 'Good' in 'Good Friday' stands for 'Holy'

The tragic Friday that Jesus gave his life for his people has been called Good or Holy Friday because it led to the Resurrection of Christ and his victory over death and sin. 

3. A day to reflect

Good friday is a day of mourning and to reflect upon ones sins. It is a day to ask the Lord for forgiveness and to be pardoned on Judgement Day. 

4. More than 2.2 billion people mourn on this day

For more than 2.2 billion people, Good Friday is a day of solemn remembrance for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. According to reports, Christianity is the largest observed religion in the world with 31 percent of people adhering to it.

5. Paving way for Easter

Good Friday is the convergence of Jesus’s suffering and the hope for resurrection. The day can be looked at in two ways - one of mourning the death of Christ and one of hope for a new begininng and new life that is about to come - Easter.