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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 2017?
Fast of Gedaliah 2017 started on the evening of Saturday 23rd Sep, 2017 (23/09/2017) and ended in the nightfall of Sunday 24th Sep, 2017 (24/09/2017).
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 1948 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2029 | Wednesday | Sep 12th | in 1565 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2028 | Sunday | Sep 24th | in 1212 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2027 | Monday | Oct 4th | in 856 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2026 | Monday | Sep 14th | in 471 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2025 | Thursday | Sep 25th | in 117 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2024 | Saturday | Oct 5th | 237 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2023 | Monday | Sep 18th | 620 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2022 | Wednesday | Sep 28th | 975 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2021 | Thursday | Sep 9th | 1359 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2020 | Monday | Sep 21st | 1712 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2019 | Wednesday | Oct 2nd | 2067 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2018 | Wednesday | Sep 12th | 2452 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2017 | Sunday | Sep 24th | 2805 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2016 | Wednesday | Oct 5th | 3159 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2015 | Wednesday | Sep 16th | 3544 days ago |
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Fast of Gedaliah also known as
Quick Facts
| Begin | Sunset: Sep 23, 2017 |
| End Date | Nightfall: Sep 24, 2017 |
| When? | Ended 2805 days ago |
| Duration | 1 Day |
| Type | Jewish Holidays |
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