What religious festival did Jesus die during?

When reading about this event in the Gospels, it is important to remember that in Israel days start and end at sunset. Also, from the hints given in The Bible, many biblical students are now convinced that this event occurred in 31 A.D.. In 31 AD then, the Passover death of Jesus occurred during the daylight portion (Hebrew days begin and end at sunset) of Wednesday, April 25, 31 AD: see timeline below:



Last Supper - Passover night, 25 April 31 AD, 4th Passover as Sir Isaac newton first postulated

Crucifixion - Passover day 25 April 31 AD, just before sunset and start of High Annual Sabbath of the Feast of Unleavened Bread

Resurrection - Saturday Sabbath, 28 April 31 AD, just before sunset and start of first day - Sunday. Jesus ascends to the Father as the 'wave sheaf' offering for mankinds' sins


Ascension - Thursday, 10 June 31 AD or 40 days after the Resurrection awaiting Holy Spirit

NT Church - Pentecost Sunday (50 days after resurrection Saturday), 17 Jun 31 AD and release of God's Holy Spirit to all He chooses (see John 6:44; 65).