Today is Ash Wednesday
Last update: February 18, 2026
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Today, February 18, 2026 marks Ash Wednesday in Nigeria, the solemn start of Lent, a season of reflection, repentance, and spiritual renewal.
CBI News notes that across the country, Christians receive the ash cross on their foreheads, a reminder that “we are dust, and to dust we shall return.” It’s a time to pause, pray, and reset for the journey to Easter.
Today, Nigerians and Christians around the world observe Ash Wednesday, the solemn beginning of the Lenten season, a 40-day period of reflection, fasting, prayer, and preparation leading up to Easter Sunday.
The day carries deep spiritual significance, reminding believers of their mortality and the need for repentance. It is traditionally marked by the application of ashes in the shape of a cross on the foreheads of worshippers, symbolizing humility, penance, and the phrase: “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
Churches across the country, from Catholic and Anglican congregations to Pentecostal and Orthodox communities, hold special services where clergy lead prayers, scripture readings, and sermons focused on introspection and spiritual renewal.
While the spiritual foundation of Ash Wednesday is universal, Nigerian observances often include rich cultural expressions, including hymns, gospel music, and communal reflections that blend faith with local traditions.
For many Nigerians, it’s also a moment to pause, evaluate their lives, seek forgiveness, and commit to positive changes in the lead-up to Easter.
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