•The day is marked by Catholics, Anglicans, Methodists, and Presbyterians to mark the beginning of the 40 days of Lent.
• Globally, the day is characterized by Church services and symbolic placing of ashes on the heads of believers.
Christian faithful's around the world gathered to celebrate Ash Wednesday to mark the first day of Lent.
Globally, the day is characterized by Church services and symbolic placing of ashes on the heads of believers.
The day is marked by Catholics, Anglicans, Methodists, and Presbyterians to mark the beginning of the 40 days of Lent.
In this year's calendar, Lent season will begin today, February 17 and ends Saturday, April 3.
Easter Sunday will be on April 4.
Christians consider Ash Wednesday a holy day of prayer and fasting.