Three religious traditions overlap this year, providing a rare opportunity for collective reflection | Kat Eghdamian

In 2025 , for the first time in decades , three major religious traditions will observe their sacred fasting periods at the same time.

The overlapping fasts of 2025 invite us to move beyond the narrow debates that often dominate discussions about religion.

Fasting is not just a personal or spiritual exercise it is also a profoundly social one.

It is tied to a deepened awareness of justice, a call to compassion and recognition of human interconnectedness.

Dr Kat Eghdamian is a human rights expert, writer, and adviser on religion, ethics, and social justice.

She explores how faith and moral frameworks shape identity and society.

The act of abstaining from food and drink, willingly setting aside material comfort, is an ancient practice that remains profoundly relevant.