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The first day of Lent is Ash Wednesday and for 2015, the date is February 18th. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, which is the when Christians prepare for the celebration of Easter, which is on April 5, 2015. Lent is believed to be a time for sacrificing as itâs the season of penance and prayer, which is why many fast, give up meat or rid themselves of delicious treats.
MID-LENT (MICHINK) The very day of the mid-point of Lent is very special, and it is called in Armenian, âmichink,â meaning âmiddle.â It is the 24th day of Lent, and it occurs on the Wednesday of the fourth week.