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-speedrunner- OP t1_iz6vcz6 wrote

Reply to comment by WhyIsIsTakenTaken in TIFU by Countering loneliness by adding every worldwide holiday to my Microsoft Outlook calendar by -speedrunner-

Haha thank you! March 6th, 2023 seems to be a shockingly lucky line-up

  • Taanit Ester
  • Lailat al-Baraat
  • Makha Bucha/Puja
  • Awakening of Insects (Jing Zhe)
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zedexcelle t1_iz7bbk0 wrote

Taanit Ester is the fast day before Purim. Very lucky day indeed. Esther fasted for 3 days including this one before approaching the King to ask that he NOT destroy the Jews;.it's the day before the planned annihilation of the Jews, which the Jews were specially allowed to fight back. One wonders why the order to slaughter the Jews wasn't just, y'know, rescinded.

It's not a big fast. But compared to some of the others (commemorating the destruction of the temple, for example), it is much lighter.

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-speedrunner- OP t1_j0ek9xe wrote

It’s a really nice day! I was reading about the history alongside the other holidays.

They all have similar encouragement and happiness vibes. I hope I have a good day in March 6th.

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