Fast of Gedalia
| Fast of Gedaliah | |
|---|---|
| Official name | צוֹם גְּדַלְיָה |
| Also called | Fast of the seventh month |
| Type | Jewish |
| Significance | Mourning the assassination of Gedaliah |
| Observances | Fasting |
| Begins | 3rd day of Tishrei at dawn (if Shabbat, then 4th day of Tishrei at dawn) |
| Ends | The same day, at sunset |
| 2024 date | October 6 |
| 2025 date | September 25 |
| 2026 date | September 14 |
| Related to | Ten Days of Repentance |
The Fast of Gedalia (/ˌɡɛdəˈlaɪ.ə, ɡəˈdɑːliə/; צוֹם גְּדַלְיָה Tzom Gedalya), also transliterated from the Hebrew language as Gedaliah or Gedalya(h), is a minor Jewish fast day from dawn until dusk to lament the assassination of Gedaliah, the governor of what was the Kingdom of Judah. His death ended Jewish autonomy following the destruction of the First Temple and the fall of King Zedekiah.