Fast of Gedaliah - Not Feeling Well

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Question

I have not been feeling well for two days, and today I have a severe cold, slight headache, and sore throat. The question is whether I can break the fast after midday.

Answer

Hello,

If it is a local cold, you should continue fasting.

If you are weak and not feeling well, you are permitted to break the fast. Since on a postponed fast, even someone who is not considered truly 'sick' is exempt from fasting.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 559

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