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Fasting is commonly
practiced on New Moon
days and during festivals
such as Shivaratri,
Saraswati Puja, and
Durga Puja (also known
as Navaratri). Women in
North India also fast on
the day of Karva Chauth.
Yom Kippur, the Day of
Atonement, is the bestknown fast day. The
Jewish calendar has six
Mormon
Muslim
Pagan
At the discretion of
Protestant individuals, churches,
(Evangelical) organizations, or
communities.
Protestant
(Mainline)