The Fast of Esther commemorates the fast undertaken by Queen Esther and the Jewish people before she approached King Ahasuerus to plead for the salvation of her people.
Fast Schedule for this year:
Thursday, March 21
- Fast Starts: 6:08 am
- Fast Ends: 7:57 pm
(Times local to Bay Area of Texas)
The fast is observed by abstaining from both food and drink. The Fast of Esther reminds us of Esther's risking it all on behalf of the Jewish nation and also serves as a time of introspection, charity, prayer, and spiritual preparation leading up to the joyous holiday of Purim.