Christians around the world are set to begin the solemn season of Lent with the observance of Ash Wednesday. The day marks the start of a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, repentance, and reflection leading up to Easter.
Ash Wednesday services are characterized by the imposition of ashes on the foreheads of worshippers, symbolizing humility, mortality, and spiritual renewal. The Lenten season is observed by many Christian denominations as a time for personal sacrifice and deeper devotion.
