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The Law for Pregnant and Nursing Women on a Postponed Tisha B'Av

Question

Do pregnant and nursing women need to fast on Tisha B'Av this year, when Tisha B'Av falls on Sunday, the 10th of Av, and the fast is postponed to Sunday?

Answer

Pregnant and nursing women are not required to fast this year because it is a postponed fast.

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