For many Christians worldwide, Easter proper starts tonight with prayers, services and mass.
Tonight, Catholics believe and celebrate the time when Jesus had the last supper with his apostles before being crucified, which will be commemorated tomorrow Good Friday.
Methodists tonight will also be having prayers and services in the lead up to tomorrow.
Methodist Church Acting General Secretary Reverend Tevita Nawadra said Easter is a time of hope and love and for those who were affected by Cyclone Tomas to have hope for a better future and for everyone to love one another.
Nawadra added members of the church will also be giving food to the poor over the weekend.
Catholic Church Vicar General Father Beni Kaloudau said right now Catholics are preparing themselves for the next four days deemed the most important in the Christian calendar after Christmas.
Kaloudau said this is also when the Lent period of self reflection and fasting ends for many and a chance for people to change themselves and their ways for the better.
Meanwhile, catholic youths from around the country on the yearly crosswalk from Suva to Nadi are expected to reach Nadi tomorrow afternoon at 3, where a re-enactment of the lead up to Jesus crucifixion will be done at the Ashram.
After Jesus death on Good Friday, Christians believe that he rose from the dead three days later, otherwise celebrated on late Saturday night and early Sunday morning.
Meanwhile, all road users are being asked to take care on our roads as the Easter long weekend starts tonight and goes through to Monday.
Director Traffic Mahesh Mishra said police will be out this long weekend to try and ensure the safety of all road users.
Mishra said they will be clamping down on those driving under the influence of alcohol, dangerous driving and speeding, the three main causes of road accidents today.
He added precaution should also be taken by pedestrians who should ensure they are safe at all times.
Mishra said drivers and pedestrians should take responsibility and ensure the safety of the people around them as well as themselves.
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Christians prepare for Easter
