Fast of Esther
Official nameHebrew: תַּעֲנִית אֶסְתֵּר
Observed byJews in Judaism
TypeJewish
SignificanceCommemorating the three-day fast observed by the Jewish people in the story of Purim
ObservancesFasting
Begins13th day of Adar at dawn (if Shabbat, then 11th day of Adar at dawn)
EndsThe same day, at nightfall
2018 dateFebruary 28
2019 dateMarch 20
2020 dateMarch 9
Related toPurim