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العربية 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 2023?
Fast of Gedaliah 2023 will begin in the evening of Sunday 17th Sep, 2023 (17/09/2023) and ends in the nightfall of Monday 18th Sep, 2023 (18/09/2023).
What is Fast of Gedaliah?
Dates for Fast of Gedaliah from 2015 to 2024
| When is ...? | Weekday | Date | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast of Gedaliah 2024 | Saturday | Oct 5th | in 1964 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2023 | Monday | Sep 18th | in 1581 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2022 | Wednesday | Sep 28th | in 1226 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2021 | Thursday | Sep 9th | in 842 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2020 | Monday | Sep 21st | in 489 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2019 | Wednesday | Oct 2nd | in 134 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2018 | Wednesday | Sep 12th | 250 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2017 | Sunday | Sep 24th | 603 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2016 | Wednesday | Oct 5th | 957 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2015 | Wednesday | Sep 16th | 1342 days ago |
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Fast of Gedaliah also known as
Quick Facts
| Begin | Sunset: Sep 17, 2023 |
| End Date | Nightfall: Sep 18, 2023 |
| When? | Starts in 1581 days |
| Duration | 1 Day |
| Type | Jewish Holidays |
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