"Who Can Fast?" BCC Worksheet
Posted on August 16, 2023 • 1 minutes • 117 words
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The Nineteen Day Fast is one of our most significant spiritual observances, but not every Baha’i can participate. This worksheet is intended to be done as a group, discussing each scenario with the students to determine if and why an exemption exists.
Worksheet
Note: The worksheet says to tick “who can fast”, but in some cases those with an exemption can still fast if they wish. Instead, direct the participants to tick only those who do not have an exemption.
Answers
Who can fast (excluding exemption)
- Healthy adults
- A healthy person gardening
- Youth (over 15)
Who is exempt from fasting
- Babies
- Pregnant women
- The elderly & frail
- A person doing heavy labour
- Children
- Sick people