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Fast of Shovavim on Tu BiShvat

Question

This year, Tu BiShvat falls on a Monday, and I fast during Shovavim on Mondays and Thursdays. Do we fast on Tu BiShvat?

Answer

It is customary not to fast.

Source

Aruch HaShulchan (Orach Chaim, Siman 572, Paragraph 3) based on Magen Avraham (Siman 572, Sif-Katan 4).

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