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Fasting for Prayer in the Month of Nisan

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Question

Is it permitted to fast during the month of Nisan for the sake of prayer and requesting mercy?

Answer

Shalom and blessings. 

According to Maran of the Shulchan Aruch, an individual is permitted to fast in the month of Nisan; only a public fast is not established. 

According to the Rema, even an individual should not fast [apart from the Fast of the Firstborn on the eve of Pesach].

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim 429:2

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