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The holy day is observed across the globe, but contrary to popular belief, Lent is not exclusively observed by Catholics.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
While many Christian denominations honor the holy day, Roman Catholics have strict rules about eating on Ash Wednesday.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Feb. 2026
Is Ash Wednesday a holy day of obligation?
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, and is a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Western Christian cultures.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
While many Christian denominations honor the holy day, Roman Catholics have strict rules about eating on Ash Wednesday.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Feb. 2026
Is Ash Wednesday a holy day of obligation?
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, and is a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Western Christian cultures.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Holy day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holy%20day. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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