[Avodah] When did Ta'anis Esther begin?

[Zev Sero]

Micha Berger wrote:
> The person who gave me a lift into Manhattan this morning raised the following.
> 
> While Megillas Ta'anis was observed, one was not allowed to fast on those
> days, nor the day before or after. This would mean that one couldn't fast on
> most years' Ta'anis Esther.

First we need to know what, if anything, Megilas Taanis actually says
about Taanis Esther.  If it's mentioned, then it would be a clear
exception to the general rule, and thus no problem.


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