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Major Fasting Seasons
- Jonah's Fast — 3 days (Feb)
- Great Lent — 55 days (Feb–Apr)
- Apostles' Fast — variable length (Jun–Jul)
- St. Mary's Fast — Aug 7–21
- Nativity Fast — Nov 25 – Jan 6
Weekly Fasts
Coptic Christians traditionally fast every Wednesday and Friday throughout the year, except during the 50 days of the Pentecost season following Easter.