I have a fast coming up that requires not to have food and Water from sunrise to moonrise (around 15 hours). I am the kind of person who likes to follow tradition when possible but health comes first in this case. What do you guys think? Bad idea not to have food and fluids an entire day? I am scared that I will pass out or something.

I have a fast coming up that requires not to have food and Water from sunrise to moonrise (around 15 hours). I am the kind of person who likes to follow tradition when possible but health comes first in this case. What do you guys think? Bad idea not to have food and fluids an entire day? I am scared that I will pass out or something.

I would talk to your spiritual advisor--I'm sure they have a plan that is suitable for pregnant women, children, and the infirm. You might not need to make that many compromises, but it would give you a basis. I wouldn't skip water, just because it will be very difficult to get it all in in the very few hours you have to eat at night, especially if you're also following the 30/30 rule of no liquids before and after you eat.

Hypoglycemics, diabetics, and folks with other metabolic conditions could not follow this program. I'm sure your group makes accommodations for those. You can advocate for yourself.

Good luck.

I agree with@5BeautifulDays. Let us know how things turn out, as this is a very interesting topic that's probably relevant to a lot of people. Good luck!

I heard you can only fast if your Good but if u have a health problem you don't have to fast .. Health first u don't want something to happen and leads to more complications