Fast of Esther

Definitions of Fast of Esther
  1. noun
    (Judaism) a minor fast day on Adar 13 commemorates three days that Esther fasted before approaching the Persian king on behalf of the Jewish people; the fast is connected with Purim
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    minor fast day
    one of five minor fast days on the Jewish calendar
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