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简体中文 The Fast of Gedalia is a short one-day fast observed by Jews, which starts at dawn and ends at dusk. It is dedicated to mourning the murder of the legitimate ruler of Judah. The Jewish sovereignty thereupon ceased to exist following the demolition of Solomon’s Temple.
When is Fast of Gedaliah 2016?
Fast of Gedaliah 2016 started on the evening of Tuesday 4th Oct, 2016 (04/10/2016) and ended in the nightfall of Wednesday 5th Oct, 2016 (05/10/2016).
What is Fast of Gedaliah?
Dates for Fast of Gedaliah from 2015 to 2030
| When is ...? | Weekday | Date | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast of Gedaliah 2030 | Monday | Sep 30th | in 1951 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2029 | Wednesday | Sep 12th | in 1568 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2028 | Sunday | Sep 24th | in 1215 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2027 | Monday | Oct 4th | in 859 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2026 | Monday | Sep 14th | in 474 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2025 | Thursday | Sep 25th | in 120 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2024 | Saturday | Oct 5th | 234 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2023 | Monday | Sep 18th | 617 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2022 | Wednesday | Sep 28th | 972 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2021 | Thursday | Sep 9th | 1356 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2020 | Monday | Sep 21st | 1709 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2019 | Wednesday | Oct 2nd | 2064 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2018 | Wednesday | Sep 12th | 2449 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2017 | Sunday | Sep 24th | 2802 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2016 | Wednesday | Oct 5th | 3156 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2015 | Wednesday | Sep 16th | 3541 days ago |
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Fast of Gedaliah also known as
Quick Facts
| Begin | Sunset: Oct 4, 2016 |
| End Date | Nightfall: Oct 5, 2016 |
| When? | Ended 3156 days ago |
| Duration | 1 Day |
| Type | Jewish Holidays |
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