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Blessing on Food During a Fast

Question

If someone eats intentionally on a fast day, should they recite a blessing on the food?

Answer

One should recite a blessing. Since it is not a prohibition on the object itself.

Source

See Shulchan Aruch, Siman 196 and 204, and Mateh Ephraim, Siman 642

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