The fast of Ester is a Jewish fast day that occurs usually the day before Purim commemorating the fast that Esther called for in the story of Purim. More information on the Fast of Esther at http://www.answers.com/topic/fast-of-esther
Esther fasted for three days before asking for an audience with the king(Esther 4:15-16)
The fast of Taanit Esther ends at nightfall on the day before Purim, which is the 13th of Adar in the Hebrew calendar. It concludes just before the evening prayers, typically around sunset. This fast commemorates Esther's preparation for her appeal to King Ahasuerus on behalf of the Jewish people.
The Fast of Esther (Ta'anit Ester, or ×ª×¢× ×™×ª אסתר‎) is a fast from dawn until sunset on the day before Purim, commemorating the three-day fast observed by the Jewish people in the story of Purim.
It was said those who fast come closer to God and she fasted to come in favour with and worship God.
In 2009: Taanit Esther (Fast of Esther) - March 9th Purim - March 10th Shushan Purim (ie. Purim in Jerusalem) - March 11th
The three-day fast that Esther decreed for herself and all the other Jews (Esther 4:16) were days of prayer and repentance, just like every other Jewish fast throughout history. Also, Esther could have remained safe in her opulent palace as the Jews were slaughtered (Esther 4:13), but instead she risked her life to intercede for them (Esther 4:16), which was an act of faith in God.See also:More about Esther
Although Esther faced potential personal danger in approaching the king with her request, her faith enabled her to go ahead with it. She requested that her people fast beforehand. As a result, the Jewish people were saved.
The Fast of Esther is the easiest of the fasts. On the minor fasts, you can eat in the night preceding, as long as you stop before dawn. Eat light but nourishing foods such as fish and whole grains. and drink plenty of water.
Not sure. Did Esther love Xerxes? There is NO reference in the book of Esther that Esther loved the King of Persia - Xerxes.
Esther = Eka
Mordecai was Esther's cousin.See also:More about Esther
Esther Ralston's birth name is Esther Worth.