Fast of Av

Definitions of Fast of Av
  1. noun
    (Judaism) a major fast day on the Jewish calendar commemorating the destruction of the temples in Jerusalem
    synonyms: Fast of Ab, Ninth of Ab, Ninth of Av, Tisha b'Ab, Tisha b'Av, Tishah b'Ab, Tishah b'Av
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    type of:
    major fast day
    one of two major fast days on the Jewish calendar
    Jewish holy day
    a religious holiday for Jews
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