fast day

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With the rattled country shut down for Tisha B'av, the fast day mourning the destruction of two ancient Jewish temples in Jerusalem blamed by the sages on needless infighting, Israelis leaders counselled soul-searching.

From Reuters • Jul. 27, 2023

It’s a slow moment in the middle of a fast day, at the start of a whirlwind week.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2021

It was also a fast day – a different one, but one nevertheless – for the British Grand Prix in 1995.

From The Guardian • Jul. 18, 2021

They can make up a missed fast day later, and it’s completely legitimate, he said.

From Washington Post • Apr. 11, 2021

In the Anglican Church Ash-Wednesday is regarded as an important fast day.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various