In what cultures do (or have) people fasted??? PLEASE HELP?

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if you are a Christian you can chose to fast. i know that for a fact because i am one haha.

 

[Missy]

I already know muslim and judaism. I need 4 more. In what cultures do (or have) people fasted?
THX

 

[Alice]

My mother was an evangelical Christian. She fasted whenever she wanted to ask God for something major. Sometimes her whole church fasted together and prayed for the nation or the world. She also fasted when she was sorry for something she'd done.