Paskah

from portugis

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From portugis

Definition

A religious holiday commemorating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Etymology

Borrowed from the Portuguese 'pascoa', which originates from the Hebrew 'pesach'. This term entered Indonesia through the influence of Portuguese missionaries in the 16th century to refer to the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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