strict fast

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And it all came from a player who has spent recent weeks managing a strict fast from dawn until sunset to observe Ramadan as a Muslim.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2023

The three are Muslims who observe Ramadan and began a strict fast from dawn until sunset daily starting March 22 and continuing through April 20.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2023

This is followed by a strict fast of eight days, in which they totally abstain from food, but during which the day is passed in continual song.

From Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom by Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold)

Stafford did not appear, pleading that it was a Friday, and a strict fast for him.

From Father Stafford by Hope, Anthony

The chief now paints himself black, and commences a strict fast, only tasting a decoction of consecrated herbs to assist his dreams, which are strictly noted and interpreted by the elders.

From The Conquest of Canada (Vol. 1 of 2) by Warburton, George