The early believers in Akká not only observed the Bahá’í Fast, but
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The early believers in Akká not only observed the Bahá’í Fast, but also observed the Muslim 30-day Fast of Ramadan during their incarceration in the Most Great Prison!
These are Thy servants, O my Lord, who have entered with Thee in this, the Most Great Prison, who have kept the fast within its walls according to what Thou hast commanded them in the Tablets of Thy decree.
Source: Bahá’u’lláh, Bahá’í Prayers, p.249
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