Tzom Gedalia/Fast of Gedalia
Jewish
The Fast of Gedaliah is observed to commemorate of the murder of Gedaliah the son of Achikam, which is described in the last chapter of the Second Book of Kings. This murder resulted in the final Babylonian exile and destruction.
Date details: Begins at dawn and ends at nightfall.
General practices: Fasting.
Potential accommodations: Plan limited activities on a fast day.