Is Ash Wednesday today? When does Lent start? Can I eat meat? Fasting, meaning, Easter 2026 date

Ash Wednesday is here and the Christian season of Lent begins for 2026. What we know on date, the 6-week period that leads up to Easter, fasting and more.

Can you eat meat on Ash Wednesday? What does Ash Wednesday represent

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation for Jesus Christ' resurrection.