Abu
Today, February 22, Filipino Catholics observe Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of the Lenten season. Churchgoers attend special church services where ash is placed on their foreheads in the shape of the cross with the words “Remember that you are dust, and to dust, you shall return.”
ABU • (uh-BU)
ash
Tagalog (Filipino): abó
Derived Phrase:
Miérkulis ning Abu (Kap)
Miércoles de Ceniza (Spa & Kap)
Miyérkules ng Abó / Miyérkules de Senísa (Tag)
Ash Wednesday (Eng)
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