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Palm Sunday
The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem — the beginning of Holy Week.
📅 March 29🌙 Lunar calendar
✦ Why It Matters
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, commemorating Jesus's entry into Jerusalem when crowds laid palm branches before him shouting 'Hosanna!' — fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah. The week leads to his crucifixion and resurrection.
✦ How It Is Observed
Blessing and procession of palm branches, reading of the Passion narrative, special hymns. Palm fronds are woven into crosses and saved to be burned for next year's Ash Wednesday ashes.
✦ Sacred Text
“The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, 'Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!'”
— Matthew 21:9 ↗
Note on dates: This holiday follows a lunar or lunisolar calendar. The date shown is approximate for 2025–2026. Exact dates may vary by one or two days depending on moon sighting and regional tradition. Always confirm with your local community.