Holy Saturday in South Africa

Holy Saturday commemorates the day that Jesus Christ lay in the tomb after his death, according to the Christian bible. It is the day after Good Friday and the day before Easter Sunday. It is also known as Easter Eve, Easter Even, Black Saturday, or the Saturday before Easter.

Holy Saturday commemorates the day that Jesus (sculpture of him pictured above) lay in his tomb after he died. He was resurrected on Easter Sunday, the day after Holy Saturday, according to Christian belief.

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About Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday Observances

Related holidays

• Good Friday ―Friday, March 29, 2013
• Easter Day ―Sunday, March 31, 2013
• Family Day ―Monday, April 1, 2013

Other holidays in March 2013 in South Africa

• March equinox ―Wednesday, March 20, 2013
• Human Rights Day ―Thursday, March 21, 2013
• Good Friday ―Friday, March 29, 2013
• Easter Day ―Sunday, March 31, 2013