Why do some religions fast for faith? | CBC Kids News

This month, two important religious fasts are happening for people of the Muslim and Christian faiths at similar times — Ramadan and Lent.

Judaism and Hinduism also include fasting as part of their spiritual journeys.

Fasting is usually defined as a period of time with little to no food or drink. But how do most faiths fast differently? Is it OK to ask a peer why they are fasting?

Keep watching to find out more about fasting for faith.

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0:00 - Intro
0:43 - What is fasting?
0:54 - Fasting in Islam
1:37 - Fasting in Catholicsm
2:29 - Fasting in Judaism
3:10 - Fasting in Hinduism
3:56 - Fasting across faiths, exceptions
4:19 - Is it OK to ask why someone is fasting?
4:29 - Source credits

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