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History: Coptic Easter in Sudan, as in other parts of the world where the Coptic Orthodox Church has a presence, is determined by the Julian calendar. The Copts follow the same computation as Eastern Orthodox Christianity for Easter, which often results in a different date from the Western Christian celebration. The history of Christianity in Sudan dates back to the early Christian era, with the Kingdom of Nubia adopting Christianity as its state religion around 580 AD. The Coptic Church represents one of the oldest branches of Christianity and maintains many ancient church traditions.
Traditions: Coptic Christians in Sudan observe Holy Week with great reverence, which culminates in Easter Sunday celebrations. Leading up to Easter, worshippers engage in fasting and prayer during Lent, a 55-day period that is more rigorous than that observed by Western Christians.
What People Do: On Easter Sunday after the religious services, families gather for festive meals breaking their fasts. Traditional foods often include Fatta (a dish with bread, rice, meat, and sauce), lamb dishes, eggs symbolizing new life, and sweet pastries. It's common for people to wear new clothes signifying a fresh start.
Coptic Christians also exchange visits with family and friends to share greetings of "Christ is risen," to which one would reply "Truly He is risen." Despite being a minority group within predominantly Muslim Sudan, Copts celebrate their rich religious heritage with dedicated fervor during Easter time.
