Can one fast on Monday and Thursday if a circumcision, redemption of firstborn, or other mitzvah meal takes place that day?
Synopsis
If a circumcision, redemption of firstborn (pidyon habein), or other mitzvah celebration falls on a Monday or Thursday fast day, one should eat at that celebration; the custom of fasting does not override a mitzvah meal obligation.
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