Christians across the country gathered at various places of worship to observe Ascension Day, commemorating the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven, 40 days after His resurrection.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has extended well-wishing greetings to the Christian community in Namibia and the world over in observance of Ascension Day. 

The Ascension Day is rooted in the Christian faith’s belief in the Ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.