Good Friday, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus, coincides with the start of the Jewish festival of Passover this week . It will be a special day of prayer and festivities for thousands of Christian and Jewish Londoners. The third Abrahamic faith, Islam, is also in the midst of Ramadan, making an unusual treble of the three great monotheistic religions celebrating major festivals on the same day. This “festive hat-trick” last occurred over 30 years ago.
Passover commemorates the exodus of the ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Moses famously told Pharaoh, the leader of ancient Egypt, “let my people go.” This story has inspired historic struggles for freedom throughout the ages, including Martha Luther King and the campaign for civil rights for the black community in America.
