The first day of Lent in Cyprus, is a day of joy, laughter and vegetarian picnics. Green Monday is followed by a fifty day fasting period, during which Christians prepare themselves to receive the Redeemer, shunning meat and dairy products and living on a vegetarian diet. Events and activities take place in all towns and villages in Cyprus.
For further information please contact the Deputy Ministry Tourist Information Offices at:
+357 25362756/25421316/24654322/26932841/23721796 or visit https://heartlandoflegends.com/kathara-deftera-fasting-before-easter-begins/
