31 iulie: Începe POSTUL Adormirii Maicii Domnului. Tradiții, superstiții și ce NU e bine să faci în această perioadă

The Dormition Fast, significant for Orthodox Christians, begins on July 31 and ends on August 14. It emphasizes prayer, fasting, and spiritual preparation for the feast on August 15. Traditionally, fasting starts on August 1, but if July 31 falls on a Wednesday or Friday, it begins a day earlier. The fast is strict, with specific dietary rules, including abstaining from meat and dairy, except for fish on August 6. The duration of the fast was standardized in the 12th century. Various customs and superstitions surround this period, including the importance of reconciliation and avoiding conflicts. The fast encourages acts of kindness and prayer.