In some religions, such as Catholicism, Lent is the 40-day period of penance that culminates in Holy Week celebrations at Easter time.
Katika baadhi ya dini, kama vile Ukatoliki, Kwaresima ni kipindi cha siku 40 cha toba ambacho kinafikia kilele cha maadhimisho ya Wiki Takatifu wakati wa Pasaka.