jejum
1. the act of abstaining from food, typically for religious, health, or spiritual reasons
During Ramadan, Muslims practice fasting from sunrise to sunset.
Durante o Ramadã, os muçulmanos praticam jejum do amanhecer ao anoitecer.
2. a period of time during which one abstains from eating
She completed a 24-hour fasting challenge for charity.
Ela completou um desafio de jejum de 24 horas para caridade.
3. the state of having eaten no food
After a night of fasting, he felt hungry and weak.
Após uma noite de jejum, ele se sentia faminto e fraco.
In Brazil, fasting is commonly practiced during Lent (Quaresma) in Catholic tradition, particularly on Fridays. The term 'jejum' is also increasingly used in modern health and wellness contexts, especially with the growing popularity of intermittent fasting (jejum intermitente) as a dietary practice. In the United States, fasting has gained prominence in both religious observance and contemporary health trends.
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