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When is Mardi Gras?

History and Significance of Mardi Gras Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is an annual festival celebrated in many parts of the world, particularly in countries with large Catholic populations. The festival is observed on the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent, a period of fasting, repentance, and reflection in the Christian faith. The origins…