Fast of the Firstborn


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Noun1.Fast of the Firstborn - (Judaism) a minor fast day on Nissan 14 that is observed only by firstborn males; it is observed on the day before Passover
Judaism - the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud
minor fast day - one of five minor fast days on the Jewish calendar
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Mar 29 Fast of the Firstborn. Observed by first born Jewish males on the day before Passover.