Maundy Thursday in India
Quick Facts
Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.Name
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Thursday, April 5, 2012List of dates for other years
Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus Christ’s institution of the Eucharist during the Last Supper, which is described in the Christian bible. The day is also known as Passion Thursday, Paschal Thursday or Sheer (or Shere) Thursday. It is the day before Good Friday and occurs during Holy Week.
Maundy Thursday remembers Jesus Christ's institution of the Eucharist during the Last Supper. ©iStockphoto.com/Joris Van Ostaeyen
About Maundy Thursday
Read more about Maundy Thursday.Maundy Thursday Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Mar 24 | 2005 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| Thu | Apr 13 | 2006 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| Thu | Apr 5 | 2007 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| Thu | Mar 20 | 2008 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| Thu | Apr 9 | 2009 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| Thu | Apr 1 | 2010 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| Thu | Apr 21 | 2011 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
| Thu | Apr 5 | 2012 | Maundy Thursday | Observance, Christian |
Other holidays in April 2012 in India
- Rama Navami ―Sunday, April 1, 2012
- Mahavir Jayanti ―Thursday, April 5, 2012
- Good Friday ―Friday, April 6, 2012
- First day of Passover ―Saturday, April 7, 2012
- Easter Day ―Sunday, April 8, 2012
- Vaisakhi ―Friday, April 13, 2012
- Ambedkar Jayanti ―Saturday, April 14, 2012
- Mesadi/Vaisakhadi ―Saturday, April 14, 2012
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