What customs exist regarding locale-specific practices about fasting on Rosh HaShana?
Synopsis
In some places, there is a tradition that individuals with a custom of fasting on Rosh HaShana who change their practice do not complete their year; this reflects a binding custom-becomes-vow principle.
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