When Purim is on Sunday - like this year - then the fast of Esther is on the Thursday before. (That's tomorrow!)
If one forgets to fast on Thursday, one fasts the next day - on Friday.
Ta'anit Esther is not as stringent as other fast days, and expecting and nursing mother do not fast, nor does anybody who is unwell. When in doubt, consult with a Rabbi.
The custom is to give 3 coins to charity after Mincha on Ta'anit Esther. Each coin should be half the local currency - half dollar, half shekel, etc.
Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 141:5
- Danny
Wednesday, 10 Adar II 5774
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