According to the Bible, the son of God was beaten and was ordered to carry the cross on which he would be crucified and then put to death. Good Friday is also called Holy Friday, Great Friday, and Black Friday.
There are many stories for why such a sorrowful day should be called 'Good Friday'. There is history related to Good Friday to know what is good about it. It is believed that good about Good Friday is that Jesus Christ died on this day for the salvation of mankind. Some also believed that as two days after Good Friday, Easter is celebrated to show happiness on the resurrection of Christ from death.
The history of Good Friday
When Jesus Christ was betrayed by his disciple. After a number of tries, the mob led by the high priest condemned Jesus and he was sentenced to be crucified. He was made to carry his own cross to the site of his execution. He was crucified and suffered on the cross for six long hours i. e. from 9 am in the morning till 3 pm. That's why Christians pray at 3 pm on Good Friday.
It is believed that an earthquake also happened at the same time when he died. After his death, his followers carried Jesus's body in secret and buried it according to the Jewish custom. Two days later, Jesus was resurrected. Good Friday is the day of mourning by the Christians.
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