Good Friday - South Africa

Good Friday in South Africa falls on the Friday two days before Easter Sunday and celebrates Jesus Christ's crucifixion on the cross.

Celebration\ Observance

For Christians this day is a day of mourning where they can attend a special service at church. Some will do re-enactments of Jesus Christ crucifixion.

History

Good Friday is about Jesus Christ's crucifixion and two days later Easter Sunday is about his resurrection from the tomb. Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God and whose teachings provide the foundation of the Christian belief.