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English noun: Fast of Esther

1. Fast of Esther (time) (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


Broader (hypernym)minor fast day


Domain categoryJudaism









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