Since Jesus fasted following his baptism and not before his death, the fact that some religions observe Lent in the weeks preceding Easter may seem strange.
Kwa kuwa Yesu alifunga baada ya ubatizo wake na si kabla ya kifo chake, uhakika wa kwamba dini fulani huadhimisha Kwaresima majuma yaliyotangulia Ista unaweza kuonekana kuwa wa ajabu.