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Fast Day

Description:

Fast day is a designated day of fasting often observed for religious or personal reasons. On fast days, individuals abstain from consuming food or limit their intake as a form of self-discipline, spiritual reflection, or petitioning.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. A specific day set aside for fasting, typically for religious observances.
2. An occasion where individuals voluntarily choose to fast for personal reasons.

Sample Sentences:

1. On the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur is considered the holiest fast day of the year.
2. Many people choose to observe a fast day to cleanse their bodies and practice self-control.
3. During Ramadan, Muslims partake in fast days from sunrise to sunset.

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