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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 2024?
Fast of Gedaliah 2024 will begin in the evening of Friday 4th Oct, 2024 (04/10/2024) and ends in the nightfall of Saturday 5th Oct, 2024 (05/10/2024).
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 2674 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2029 | Wednesday | Sep 12th | in 2291 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2028 | Sunday | Sep 24th | in 1938 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2027 | Monday | Oct 4th | in 1582 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2026 | Monday | Sep 14th | in 1197 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2025 | Thursday | Sep 25th | in 843 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2024 | Saturday | Oct 5th | in 488 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2023 | Monday | Sep 18th | in 105 days |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2022 | Wednesday | Sep 28th | 249 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2021 | Thursday | Sep 9th | 633 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2020 | Monday | Sep 21st | 986 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2019 | Wednesday | Oct 2nd | 1341 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2018 | Wednesday | Sep 12th | 1726 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2017 | Sunday | Sep 24th | 2079 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2016 | Wednesday | Oct 5th | 2433 days ago |
| Fast of Gedaliah 2015 | Wednesday | Sep 16th | 2818 days ago |
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Fast of Gedaliah also known as
Quick Facts
| Begin | Sunset: Oct 4, 2024 |
| End Date | Nightfall: Oct 5, 2024 |
| When? | Starts in 488 days |
| Duration | 1 Day |
| Type | Jewish Holidays |
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